粗鄙 (cū bǐ) — vulgar, coarse
Definition
Literary/formal adjective for 'vulgar, coarse' in speech, behavior, or habits. Much stronger and more written than everyday 低俗; typically describes a person's overall character (粗鄙之人) rather than a single joke.
adjective
vulgarcoarse
Examples
- 粗鄙，。Tā de yán xíng shí fēn cū bǐ, ràng rén fǎn gǎn.His words and actions are very vulgar and off-putting.
- 粗鄙。Zhè zhǒng cū bǐ de xiào hua bú shì hé zài zhèng shì chǎng hé jiǎng.This kind of coarse joke is not suitable for formal occasions.
- ，粗鄙。Tā chū shēn pín hán, dàn cóng wèi zhān rǎn cū bǐ zhī qì.He came from a poor background but never acquired any vulgar habits.
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