简陋

Chinese HSK 7-9 Vocabulary Chinese ★★ 2/5 neutral jiǎn lòu
拼音 jiǎn lòu
汉字拆解 简 = 竹 (bamboo) + 间 — simple; 陋 = 阝 (hill/place) + 丙 (third) — originally meaning a narrow alley, implying humble or crude

含义

Crude; simple and crude; shabby. Describing facilities, conditions, or equipment that are basic and lacking in quality.

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.

例句

  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。

用法指南

语境: description, reporting, everyday

语气: negative

正确说法

  • 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.)

错误说法

  • 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)

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal

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