俗
sú
Meaning
- vulgar
- custom
Definition
通俗的；习俗；庸俗的。
Popular; custom; vulgar.
Usage
常用于形容大众化的、普遍流行的，或指庸俗、不高雅的。也可指社会习俗。
Often used to describe something popular or common, or to indicate vulgarity or lack of refinement. Also refers to social customs.
Examples
- 1 这部电影太俗了，没什么新意。 (This movie is too vulgar, nothing original.)
- 2 入乡随俗，到了这里就要遵守当地的风俗习惯。 (When in Rome, do as the Romans do; follow local customs here.)
- 3 他说话很俗，经常冒犯别人。 (He speaks vulgarly and often offends others.)
- 4 这件衣服的设计很俗气。 (The design of this clothing is very tacky.)
- 5 俗语说得好，早起的鸟儿有虫吃。 (As the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm.)
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