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粗糙
cūcāo
Description
"粗糙"是说东西的表面不光滑，摸起来不舒服。
"粗糙" means that the surface of something is not smooth and feels uncomfortable to touch.
它也可以说一个人做事不细心，不认真。
It can also describe a person who is careless and not meticulous in their work.
Meanings
粗糙cūcāo
rough; not smooth to the touch
这张纸的表面很粗糙。
The surface of this paper is very rough.
粗糙cūcāo
crude; careless; not well made
他做事太粗糙了。
He is too rough in his work.
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Notes
- Etymology
粗 means coarse and 糙 means rough/unpolished (as of rice), reinforcing each other.
- Nuance
opposite of 光滑 (smooth) for surfaces, and 细致/精致 (careful, refined) for work.
In videos
“粗糙的山体和各类建筑”
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