HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
粗 — coarse
- Reading
- cū
- Meaning
- coarse; rough; thick; crude
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
粗 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is cū and it means coarse; rough; thick; crude. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
粗 appears in everyday chinese words such as 粗 (thick, coarse), 粗心 (careless, negligent) and 粗暴 (rough, brutal).
Chinese words containing 粗
Frequently asked questions
What does 粗 mean in Chinese?
粗 means coarse; rough; thick; crude in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 粗 read?
粗 is read cū. Reading it inside real words — 粗 and 粗心 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 粗 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 粗 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 粗 in a word?
A common word containing 粗 is 粗 (cū) — "thick, coarse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 粗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 粗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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