adjective HSK 5
vulgar · crude · coarse · unrefined
Meaning
粗俗 describes behavior, language, or manners that are crude, vulgar, or lacking in refinement and culture. It combines 粗 (coarse, rough) with 俗 (vulgar, common) to emphasize something that offends good taste or social norms of politeness.
Usage
This is a somewhat formal or literary term used to criticize someone's speech, behavior, or taste as being offensive or uncultured. Common in written commentary and formal speech. Often used to describe crude jokes, offensive language, or behavior that shows lack of education or manners.
Examples
- 01他的笑话太粗俗了，让在场的人都感到很不舒服。, .His jokes were too vulgar and made everyone present feel very uncomfortable.
- 02这部电影充满了粗俗的语言和暴力场面。.This movie is full of crude language and violent scenes.
Characters
Common collocations
- 粗俗的语言vulgar language
- 粗俗的行为crude behavior
- 粗俗不堪extremely vulgar
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters independently carry negative connotations regarding lack of refinement. 粗 originally referred to rough or unprocessed materials, while 俗 contrasted with refined or elegant customs.