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粗 (cū, rough) — use 犷 (guǎng) to emphasize a more fierce or uncivilized quality than just roughness.
Be careful not to confuse 犷 with similar-sounding words or characters; its meaning is quite specific and negative. It is generally used in informal contexts to describe behavior. Avoid using it in formal settings, as it can come across as rude or harsh.
Although 犷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students can connect it to other words describing character traits or behaviors, such as 粗鲁 (cūlǔ, rude) or 狂野 (kuángyě, wild). Focus on recognizing how 犷 fits into discussions of personality or social conduct.
Learners often confuse 犷 with 犬 (quǎn, dog), thinking they are interchangeable due to the dog radical. However, 犷 specifically describes behavior, while 犬 refers to the animal itself. For example, saying '这只狗是犷的' (zhè zhī gǒu shì guǎng de, 'This dog is fierce') is incorrect; it should describe behavior, not the animal directly.
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Etymology of 犷
Phonosemantic compound. 犭 represents the meaning and 广 represents the sound. Simplified form of 獷.
dog
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Case file: 犷
Phonosemantic compound. 犭 represents the meaning and 广 represents the sound. Simplified form of 獷.
- 1The meaning half犭 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half广 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaydog
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say fierce, rude, uncivilized in Chinese
“fierce, rude, uncivilized” in Chinese is犷
The character 犷 (guǎng) refers to someone or something that is fierce, rude, or uncivilized. It is often used to describe behavior that is rough or boorish, lacking refinement or politeness. In certain contexts, it may also convey a sense of wildness or untamed nature.
When to use 犷
Be careful not to confuse 犷 with similar-sounding words or characters; its meaning is quite specific and negative. It is generally used in informal contexts to describe behavior. Avoid using it in formal settings, as it can come across as rude or harsh.
犷 or something close to it
粗 (cū, rough) — use 犷 (guǎng) to emphasize a more fierce or uncivilized quality than just roughness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 犷 with 犬 (quǎn, dog), thinking they are interchangeable due to the dog radical. However, 犷 specifically describes behavior, while 犬 refers to the animal itself. For example, saying '这只狗是犷的' (zhè zhī gǒu shì guǎng de, 'This dog is fierce') is incorrect; it should describe behavior, not the animal directly.
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Grammar Patterns of 犷
犷 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她是个很粗____的年轻女子，快人快语，非常热情。
She is a very physical young woman, earthy, and very intense.
Example Sentences for 犷 (4)
Word Family of 犷
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Frequently Asked Questions about 犷
You might use 犷 to describe someone who is behaving inappropriately at a social event, for example, '他的行为太犷了' (tā de xíngwéi tài guǎngle, 'His behavior is too uncouth.')
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