zuk6 gwat1俗骨
Jyutpingzuk6 gwat1
Yalejuhk gwāt
Definition
Tacky, vulgar, or unrefined in style.
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How it's used
Describes a lack of taste or an outdated aesthetic that feels cheap or gaudy. It is often used to critique fashion choices, interior design, or artistic styles that clash with modern sensibilities. The term carries a slightly judgmental tone, implying that something is beneath a refined standard.
Examples
Do you think this design is very old-fashioned?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people directly, as it is primarily reserved for objects, styles, or designs. Calling a person 俗骨 can sound unnecessarily harsh or insulting.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
