Writing
粗暴 (cū bào) — how to say "rough" in Chinese
粗暴
Rough, rude
adjective
Character composition
粗
coarse, thick
暴
violent, sudden
Radicals / Keys
日
Sun
#72 · rì · 4 strokes
米
Rice
#119 · mǐ · 6 strokes
Collocations
粗暴地打断
cūbào de dǎduàn
to rudely interrupt
Examples
他的粗暴态度让大家都感到不舒服。
His rude attitude made everyone feel uncomfortable.
他说话很粗暴。
He speaks very rudely.
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Frequently asked questions
Rough in Chinese meaning
"rough" in Chinese is 粗暴 (cū bào).
What does 粗暴 mean in English?
粗暴 (cū bào) means "Rough, rude".
How is 粗暴 pronounced?
It is pronounced cū bào (written as cu bao, cubao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "rough" in Chinese characters?
It is written 粗暴: 粗 has 11 strokes, 暴 has 15 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 粗暴?
粗暴 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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