Definition
粗糙 (cūcāo) describes a rough, coarse texture (e.g., fabric, skin) and can extend to crude workmanship or a gruff voice. Unlike 粗 (cū), which is broader (thick, rude), 粗糙 focuses on unevenness or lack of refinement. For rude behavior, use 粗鲁 (cūlǔ) instead.
adjective
roughcoarse (of texture or surface)crudegruff (of workmanship, character, or voice)
Examples
- 粗糙。Zhè zhǒng bùliào mō qǐlai hěn cū cāo.This kind of fabric feels very rough.
- 粗糙，。Tā de shǒugōng bǐjiào cū cāo, hái xūyào gǎijìn.His handiwork is quite crude and needs improvement.
- 粗糙。Tā gǎnmào hòu shēngyīn biàn de yǒuxiē cū cāo.After catching a cold, her voice became a bit hoarse.
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