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世俗 (adjective)

worldly; secular; conventional

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a 'Worldly' (世) 'Suit' (俗 - sounds like 'su'). A businessman in a suit is the ultimate symbol of the worldly,...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 世俗 to mean 'popular' or 'common'. → Use 流行 (liúxíng) or 通俗 (tōngsú).

Saying '他的衣服很世俗' for a tacky dress. → 他的衣服很俗气 (súqi).

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