Definition
唐突 is a verb meaning 'to be rude or offensive', often by being abrupt, tactless, or saying something inappropriate in a social context. It is more formal and literary than 粗鲁 (cūlǔ), and is typically used to describe speech or behavior that crosses a social boundary. You can say 唐突了某人 (tángtū le mǒurén) to mean 'to offend someone by being abrupt'.
v
to be rudeto treat irreverentlyto offend (by being abrupt or tactless)
Examples
- 唐突，。Wǒ gāngcái de huà kěnéng yǒuxiē táng tū, qǐng nín búyào jièyì.My words just now might have been a bit rude; please don't mind.
- ，唐突。Tā zhèyàng zhíjiē pīpíng biérén, shízài tài táng tū le.He was really too rude to criticize others so directly.
- ，唐突。Chūcì jiànmiàn jiù wèn zhème sīrén de wèntí, nǐ táng tū le duìfāng.Asking such a personal question on a first meeting, you offended the other person.
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