English–Chinese
“tacky” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsú
Example
这个设计有点俗，不太时尚。zhè ge shè jì yóu diǎn sú bú tài shí shàng
This design is a bit tacky and not very fashionable.
How to say “tacky” in Chinese
“Tacky” in Chinese is 俗 (sú).
A familiar, mass-appeal style whose lack of restraint makes it seem cheap, vulgar, or unfashionable.
Example sentences with 俗
主持人为了逗笑观众说了些有点俗的玩笑。zhǔ chí rén wéi le dòu xiào guān zhòng shuō le xiē yóu diǎn sú de wán xiào
To make the audience laugh, the host told some slightly tacky jokes.
Tips for using 俗
- A direct English reading can overstate the insult, since everyday use may target only a choice of clothing, design, or wording rather than the whole person.