(hān) - Thick and coarse & rude and boorish

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· hān

Thick and coarse;

rude and boorish;

uncouth in appearance or behavior.

Thick and coarserude and boorishuncouth in appearance or behavior.

Usage highlights

Thick and coarseCoarse and boorishThick ropeCoarse woodBoorish personThick and sturdy

Synonyms

  • coarse, rough
  • rough, coarse

Antonyms

  • fine, delicate
  • refined, exquisite

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looks rather coarse and thick (顸实).
  • The wood has a thick grain (木材质地顸).
  • His manner is somewhat boorish (举止有点顸).
  • The rope is thick and sturdy (绳子很顸实).

Collocations

  • Thick and coarse(顸实)
  • Coarse and boorish(粗顸)
  • Thick rope(顸绳)
  • Coarse wood(顸木)
  • Boorish person(顸人)
  • Thick and sturdy(顸壮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe rough, unrefined qualities in objects or people.
  • Carries negative connotations when describing personal qualities, suggesting lack of refinement.

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