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简陋
jiǎnlòu
Description
简陋是说一个地方很简单，东西很少，没有什么好的设备。
"简陋" means a place is very simple, with few things and no good equipment.
我们常用简陋来形容小房子、旧工具或者不好的条件。
We often use "简陋" to describe small houses, old tools, or poor conditions.
Meanings
简陋jiǎnlòu
simple and crude; humble; lacking proper facilities
他住在一间简陋的小房子里。
He lives in a simple little house.
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Notes
- Etymology
简 means simple/brief and 陋 means crude or shabby, together meaning crudely simple.
- Nuance
often describes housing or facilities lacking equipment; more negative than 朴素 (plain but tasteful).
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