HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
糙 — coarse
- Reading
- cāo
- Meaning
- coarse; rough; crude
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
糙 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is cāo and it means coarse; rough; 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.
糙 appears in everyday chinese words such as 粗糙 (rough, coarse, crude).
Chinese words containing 糙
Frequently asked questions
What does 糙 mean in Chinese?
糙 means coarse; rough; crude in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 糙 read?
糙 is read cāo. Reading it inside real words — 粗糙 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 糙 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 糙 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 糙 in a word?
A common word containing 糙 is 粗糙 (cū cāo) — "rough, coarse, crude". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 糙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 糙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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