No. 3,192 in Chinese
俗
Common, vulgar, or customary.
In a sentence
他的行为很俗。
His behavior is very vulgar.
The word '俗' in this sentence describes behavior as being lacking refinement or elegance.
这种风俗在这个地方很流行。
This custom is very popular in this place.
Here, '俗' is part of the word '风俗', denoting traditional customs or practices.
这首歌的歌词有点俗气，却很受欢迎。
The lyrics of this song are somewhat gaudy, yet very popular.
In this context, '俗气' implies a lack of sophistication, a colloquial usage describing artistic quality.
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