Definition
不俗 is a stative verb (s.v.) meaning 'not vulgar, not ordinary' — used to praise someone's taste, style, or work as being original and refined. It carries a positive, slightly literary tone, often appearing in comments on art, writing, or personal character. The pinyin in the source is given as 'bú', but the standard pronunciation is bù sú (不 bù + 俗 sú).
s.v.
originaluncommonnot hackneyed
Examples
- 不俗，。Tā de huàfēng bú, hěn yǒu gèrén tèsè.His painting style is original and has a lot of personal character.
- 不俗，。Zhè piān wénzhāng lìyì bú, zhídé yì dú.This article has an uncommon perspective and is worth reading.
- ，不俗。Tā suīrán chūshēn píngfán, dàn pǐnwèi bú.Although she comes from an ordinary background, her taste is refined.
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