Definitions
(adjective)
ordinary; common; mediocre
(verb)
to use
Etymology phono-semantic
Phonetic:
用
About
The character "庸" originally conveyed the meaning of "to use" or "to employ" in classical Chinese, with its structure consisting of "广" positioned above "用", components that collectively suggest a functional scope or application. From this core sense of utility, its semantic range expanded to describe what is commonly used, thereby acquiring the connotations of "ordinary" or "commonplace", and later progressed to carry more negative implications such as "mediocre" or "vulgar". This evolution in meaning is observable through its role in various lexical compounds, while the character's form continues to be constructed from the same elements representing a broad shelter over use.
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他是一个平庸的人。
这种观点太庸俗了。
不要做一个庸才。
她的作品避免了平庸。
这位庸医误诊了病人。
他的工作表现很庸碌。
庸俗的文化产品应该被抵制。
你毋庸担心这个问题。