Chinese word

粗暴

Pronunciation

Pinyincū bào

Meaning

  • adjectiveviolent

Example

他性格很粗暴，经常打人。tā xìng gé hěn cū bào jīng cháng dǎ rén

He has a very violent personality and often hits people.

Illustration for 粗暴 (violent)

More examples

警方的执法被指责粗暴，引发抗议。jǐng fāng de zhí fǎ bèi zhǐ zé cū bào yǐn fā kàng yì

The police's law enforcement was criticized as violent, sparking protests.

Core concept

Behavior that is rough and overpowering rather than careful, controlled, or considerate.

Common phrases

  • 态度粗暴tài dù cū bào

    rough attitude

  • 粗暴行为cū bào xíng wéi

    violent behavior

  • 对人粗暴duì rén cū bào

    be rough with people

Similar words

粗鲁cū lǔ: Rude and lacking in manners, with speech or actions that easily offend.
残暴cán bào: Fiercely violent and cruel, committing brutal acts without pity.
横暴hèng bào: Overbearing and unfair, using authority or strength to control others.
粗野cū yě: Coarse and unrefined in speech or behavior, lacking polish and good manners.

Definition in Chinese

性格或行为粗鲁、蛮横，常以言语或动作伤害别人，缺乏温和和礼貌。xìng gé huò xíng wéi cū lǔ mán hèng cháng yǐ yán yǔ huò dòng zuò shāng hài bié rén quē fá wēn hé hé lǐ mào

Word origin

粗 (cū, "rough") + 暴 (bào, "fierce") combine roughness with force to describe conduct that lacks both polish and restraint.

Usage tips

  • The adjective applies not only to physical attacks but also to harsh speech, treatment, and methods, giving it a wider range than many English learners first expect.

Other meanings

  • coarseadjective
  • roughadjective

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