粝 (lì) - Coarse, unrefined — refers to coarse or unpolished & by extension, rough, crude, or unrefined things.

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粝 · lì

Coarse, unrefined — refers to coarse or unpolished rice or grains;

by extension, rough, crude, or unrefined things.

Coarse, unrefined — refers to coarse or unpolishedby extension, rough, crude, or unrefined things.

Usage highlights

Coarse riceUnrefined grainCoarse foodRough riceCoarse mealSimple fare

Synonyms

  • 粗— coarse, rough
  • 糙— unpolished, rough

Antonyms

  • 精— refined, polished
  • 细— fine, delicate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He ate coarse rice (粝米) to survive.
  • This is unrefined grain (粗粝).
  • They lived on simple, coarse food (粝食).

Collocations

  • Coarse rice(粝米)
  • Unrefined grain(粗粝)
  • Coarse food(粝食)
  • Rough rice(粝粢)
  • Coarse meal(粝饭)
  • Simple fare(粝粝之食)

Idioms

  • Coarse rice and water to drink(饭粝茹蔬)
  • Coarse food and simple living(粗衣粝食)
  • Coarse rice and vegetable soup(粝粢之食)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with poverty, simplicity, and humble living conditions.
  • In ancient texts, often used to describe the diet of common people or ascetics.
  • Symbolizes frugality, resilience, and contentment with simple means.

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