jung4 zuk6庸俗
Jyutpingjung4 zuk6
Yaleyùhng juhk
Definition
Vulgar, philistine, or mediocre.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of intellectual or aesthetic disdain, often used to critique someone for lacking refinement or being overly materialistic. It functions as a formal descriptor that sounds slightly out of place in very casual street talk, yet it is standard in discussions about art, fashion, or social behavior. Unlike simple insults, it targets a person's lack of depth or their obsession with low-brow trends.
Examples
His taste is really vulgar.
Don't tell such vulgar jokes.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical dirtiness or messiness, as it refers to cultural or behavioral vulgarity rather than literal filth. For physical dirt, use 污糟 instead.
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Grammar guides
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