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粗
cū
Description
"粗"用来说东西很宽、不细，也可以说人做事不小心。
"粗" is used to describe something very wide or thick, and can also describe a person being careless.
这棵树很粗，两个人抱不过来。
This tree is very thick; two people cannot wrap their arms around it.
Meanings
粗cū
thick (in width); wide
这根绳子很粗。
This rope is very thick.
粗cū
rough; coarse (surface or texture)
他的手很粗。
His hands are very rough.
粗心cūxīn
careless; not attentive
他太粗心，又写错了。
He is too careless and made another mistake.
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Notes
- Nuance
粗 is the antonym of 细 (thin/fine) for both width and texture.
- Etymology
often combined, e.g. 粗心 (careless), 粗糙 (rough), 粗鲁 (rude).
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