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下里巴人
xià​lǐ​bā​rén

popular art

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 下 xià
    inferior
    lower in rank, quality, or grade
  2. 里 lǐ noun
    neighborhood
    residential area; neighborhood; lane or alleyway
  3. 巴人 bā​rén
    lowbrow art
    (literary) Vulgar or unrefined folk music; often used in contrast with highbrow art. Also refers to an uncultured or rustic person. Compare 下里巴人 xià​lǐ​bā​rén