通俗 (tōng sú) — popular, accessible, easy to understand; common, everyday
Definition
通俗 describes language, writing, or culture that is easy for ordinary people to understand and enjoy. Unlike 普通 (ordinary, average), it emphasizes accessibility over commonness; unlike 浅显, it implies broad popular appeal rather than just simplicity.
adjective
popularaccessibleeasy to understandcommoneveryday
Examples
- 通俗，。Zhè běn shū de yǔ yán hěn tōng sú, shì hé dà jiā kàn.The language of this book is very accessible, suitable for everyone.
- 通俗。Tā xǐ huan kàn tōng sú wén huà lèi de jié mù.He likes to watch popular culture programs.
- 通俗，“”。Yòng tōng sú de huà lái shuō, jiù shì "shú néng shēng qiǎo".In everyday terms, it's 'practice makes perfect'.
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