Meaning
简陋 describes something that is simple to the point of being crude or inadequate. It typically refers to living conditions, facilities, or equipment that lack comfort, refinement, or proper amenities. The word carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that something is bare-bones or not up to standard.
Usage
Commonly used to describe physical spaces (rooms, houses, offices) or equipment that are functional but lacking in quality or comfort. It's more formal than casual speech and often appears in written descriptions or polite conversation when acknowledging subpar conditions. Frequently paired with words like 条件 (conditions) or 设施 (facilities).
Examples
- 01这个小旅馆的设施虽然简陋，但还算干净。, .Although this small inn's facilities are rudimentary, it's still fairly clean.
- 02他们在简陋的条件下完成了这项实验。.They completed this experiment under crude conditions.
Characters
Common collocations
- 简陋的房间a shabby room
- 条件简陋crude conditions
- 设施简陋rudimentary facilities
- 显得简陋appear shabby
Antonyms
Origin
The character 简 means simple or brief, while 陋 originally meant a narrow lane or something crude and humble. Together they emphasize simplicity that crosses into inadequacy or crudeness.