儊 (chù) - Rough & coarse

儊Tone 4

chù ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

儊 · chù

Rough;

coarse;

rugged;

uneven;

not smooth or refined.

Roughcoarserugged

Usage highlights

Rough textureCoarse languageRugged terrainUneven surfaceUnrefined appearance

Synonyms

  • 粗— coarse; rough
  • 糙— rough; coarse

Antonyms

  • 细— fine; delicate
  • 滑— smooth; slippery

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The texture of the wood is rough (木材的质地很儊).
  • His manners are coarse (他的举止很儊).
  • The road surface is rugged (路面很儊).

Collocations

  • Rough texture(儊糙)
  • Coarse language(儊言)
  • Rugged terrain(儊地)
  • Uneven surface(儊面)
  • Unrefined appearance(儊貌)

Idioms

  • Rough and rugged(儊儊不平)
  • Coarse and unrefined(儊俗不堪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears primarily in classical or literary contexts.
  • It conveys a sense of lack of refinement or polish, often describing physical textures or behavioral qualities.

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