粗

cū

HSK 4

粗 — cū

1. wide; thick (of something long)

   这根树枝很粗，能承受很大的重量。 zhègēn shùzhī hěncū néng chéngshòu hěndà de zhòngliàng — This tree branch is thick and can bear a lot of weight.

2. coarse; rough (of granular texture)

   这种盐颗粒很粗，不适合做甜点。 zhèzhǒng yán kēlì hěncū búshì hézuò tiándiǎn — This salt has coarse granules; it's not suitable for desserts.

3. gruff; hoarse (of a voice)

   他感冒了，说话声音有点粗。 tā gǎnmào le shuōhuà shēngyīn yǒudiǎn cū — He caught a cold; his voice is a bit gruff.

4. rough; crude; careless; rude (manner or workmanship)

   他的做工很粗，很多地方还要修理。 tā de zuògōng hěncū hěnduō dìfāng háiyào xiūlǐ — His workmanship is rough; many parts still need repair.