粗心 (cū xīn) — careless, thoughtless
Definition
粗心 means 'careless' — typically about mistakes in tasks (writing, driving, work), not about being rude. Its direct opposite is 细心 ('careful'); 草率 is stronger, suggesting rashness.
adjective
carelessthoughtless
Examples
- 粗心。Tā cū xīn fàn le yí gè cuò wù.He made a mistake because of carelessness.
- 粗心。Kāi chē de shí hou bù néng cū xīn.You can't be careless when driving.
- 粗心。Nǐ xiě zuò yè tài cū xīn le.You are too careless when doing homework.
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