Chinese Conversation · Level 42
90 words
Chinese word
粗鲁
Pronunciation
Pinyincū lǔ
Meaning
- adjectiverude
Example
他说话很粗鲁。tā shuō huà hěn cū lǔ
He speaks very rudely.
More examples
虽然他工作能力强，但对同事有时很粗鲁。suī rán tā gōng zuò néng lì qiáng dàn duì tóng shì yǒu shí hěn cū lǔ
Although he is good at his job, he is sometimes very rude to his colleagues.
Core concept
Speech or behavior comes across as unrefined, blunt, and careless of the respect due to others.
Common phrases
待人粗鲁dài rén cū lǔ
rude to others
举止粗鲁jú zhǐ cū lǔ
rude behavior
Similar words
无礼wú lǐ: Showing disrespect through words or behavior that fail to follow basic rules of courtesy.
不礼貌bù lǐ mào: Not polite in speech or behavior, without the usual signs of good manners.
粗野cū yě: Rough and unrefined in speech or behavior, lacking the polish expected in polite society.
粗俗cū sú: Vulgar in speech, behavior, or taste, lacking dignity and good social polish.
Definition in Chinese
形容言语或举止缺乏礼貌，表现粗野或不顾及他人感受。xíng róng yán yǔ huò jú zhǐ quē fá lǐ mào biǎo xiàn cū yě huò bú gù jí tā rén gǎn shòu
Word origin
粗 (cū, "coarse") suggests a lack of refinement, while 鲁 (lǔ, "blunt") adds the sense of a manner that ignores social polish, giving the compound its meaning of rude.
Usage tips
- A direct judgment about someone's manner can sound confrontational in everyday conversation, while describing the specific behavior is often more neutral.