English–Chinese
“rough” in Chinese
How to say “rough” in Chinese
“Rough” in Chinese is 粗糙 (cū cāo).
Missing fineness leaves grain, bumps, or a plainly unpolished finish.
Example sentences with 粗糙
这个杯子的表面有点粗糙，不太好洗。zhè ge bēi zi de biǎo miàn yóu diǎn cū cāo bú tài hǎo xǐ
The surface of this cup is a little rough, and it is not very easy to wash.
Tips for using 粗糙
- The word can describe the result of hurried or careless work, so it often comments on quality rather than on whether an object is simple or inexpensive.
Other Chinese words for “rough”
他的计划写得很粗略，细节没写。tā de jì huà xiě de hěn cū lüè xì jié méi xiě
His plan is written very roughly, and the details are not included.