refined and vulgar; classical and colloquial
Refers to the contrast or coexistence of elegance and vulgarity, or classical and colloquial styles. Often used in literary or cultural contexts.
This work has an exquisite balance between refined and vulgar elements.
It is written in a style that blends classical and colloquial language.
blending of classical and colloquial styles
mixture of refined and vulgar; blend of literary and colloquial
Compound of 雅 (refined, elegant) and 俗 (vulgar, common). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used in literary criticism to discuss the interplay of high and low styles.