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粗
cū
Description
"粗"是一个常用的形容词，可以指东西很厚、很宽，不细，也可以指东西不精细，或者说话、做事不小心、不礼貌。
"粗" is a common adjective that can mean something is thick or wide, not thin, or something is coarse, or speaking and acting carelessly or rudely.
Meanings
粗cū
thick (in diameter); not thin
这棵树的树干很粗。
The trunk of this tree is very thick.
粗cū
rough; coarse; not fine
这张纸摸起来很粗。
This paper feels rough to the touch.
粗cū
careless; crude; rude
他做事太粗，常常出错。
He is too careless in his work and often makes mistakes.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
粗 is the direct antonym of 细 (thin/fine) across most senses.
- Etymology
originally referred to unhusked, coarse rice, extending to "coarse/rough" broadly.
In videos
“它不是甜，也不是细，也不是粗”
“所以胳膊粗了3.5cm”
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