粗 (cū) - Coarse, rough, thick, bulky & vulgar, rude, unrefined

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cū ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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粗 · cū

Coarse, rough, thick, bulky;

vulgar, rude, unrefined;

approximately, roughly.

Coarse, rough, thick, bulkyvulgar, rude, unrefinedapproximately, roughly.

Usage highlights

Coarse clothRude and roughCrude oilThick ropeRough outlineCoarse grains

Synonyms

  • 糙— coarse, rough (often of texture)
  • 野— wild, uncouth
  • 俗— vulgar, common

Antonyms

  • 细— fine, thin, detailed
  • 精— refined, precise, exquisite
  • 雅— elegant, refined

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fabric feels rough (粗布).
  • He has a rough and ready manner (粗鲁).
  • Give me a rough estimate (粗略估计).
  • This is coarse salt (粗盐).

Collocations

  • Coarse cloth(粗布)
  • Rude and rough(粗鲁)
  • Crude oil(原油 - context for 'crude')
  • Thick rope(粗绳)
  • Rough outline(粗线条)
  • Coarse grains(粗粮)

Idioms

  • Coarse clothes and simple food(粗衣淡饭)
  • Coarse and wild, untamed(粗野不羁)
  • Rough and slipshod(粗制滥造)
  • Thick-necked and loud-voiced(粗声粗气)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally contrasted with 'fine' or 'refined' (细), representing a lack of sophistication or polish.
  • In Confucian-influenced contexts, 'coarseness' in manner was seen as contrary to the ideal of the cultivated gentleman.
  • In modern health contexts, 'coarse grains' (粗粮) are valued for their dietary fiber and health benefits.

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