简陋

• Pinyin: jiǎn lòu
• Desglose de hanzi: 简 = 竹 (bamboo) + 间 — simple; 陋 = 阝 (hill/place) + 丙 (third) — originally meaning a narrow alley, implying humble or crude

Significado

Precario; rudimentario; de mala calidad.

Usually carries a negative connotation, describing living conditions, equipment, or facilities that are substandard or lacking basic amenities. Often used when contrasting with more developed or better-equipped alternatives. Can evoke sympathy or criticism depending on context.

Ejemplos

1. 创业初期，我们在一间简陋的地下室里办公。
2. 山区学校的教学设施十分简陋，急需社会援助。
3. 尽管条件简陋，科研团队依然取得了突破性成果。

Guía de uso

Contexto: description, reporting, everyday

Tono: negative

Correcto

• 当时的条件很简陋，但大家干劲十足。(The conditions were crude at the time, but everyone was full of enthusiasm.)
• 这家旅馆设施简陋，不太推荐。(This hotel has shabby facilities, not really recommended.)

Incorrecto

• 用'简陋'来形容故意极简主义的设计 (Don't use 简陋 for intentionally minimalist design — that carries negative connotations; use 简约 or 极简 for positive minimalism)

Origen e historia

Composed of 简 (simple) + 陋 (crude; narrow; humble). The combination emphasizes rough, basic conditions lacking refinement.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal