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March 24, 2026
粗鲁(粗魯)cūlǔ(cu1lu3)
粗鲁 (cū lǔ) describes someone or something that is crude, rough, or lacking in refinement. This term is often used to characterize behavior that is considered boorish or lacking in manners, commonly in social contexts where politeness is expected.
Frequency#4970DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, where harmony and respect are highly valued, being 粗鲁 is seen as a significant social faux pas. It can lead to social ostracism or disapproval, especially in formal gatherings or family settings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'crude' person who 'cows' (sounds like '粗') others with their rough manners. The character 粗 has a radical for grain (米), suggesting something unrefined, while 鲁 resembles a rough, unpolished rock. Picture a rock being treated with no care, emphasizing its coarseness.
Meanings of 粗鲁
cūlǔ(cu1lu3)
1crude
2coarse
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About 粗鲁
粗鲁Simplified
粗魯Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#4970Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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粗暴 (cūbào) — use 粗鲁 (cūlǔ) for behavior that is rude or uncultured, while 粗暴 (cūbào) emphasizes violence or harshness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'crude' person who 'cows' (sounds like '粗') others with their rough manners. The character 粗 has a radical for grain (米), suggesting something unrefined, while 鲁 resembles a rough, unpolished rock. Picture a rock being treated with no care, emphasizing its coarseness.
Usage Notes
Be cautious when using 粗鲁, as it can come off as quite harsh. It is generally used in informal contexts to describe behaviors or attitudes, but can also be used in formal critiques. A common collocation is 粗鲁的行为 (cū lǔ de xíng wéi), meaning 'boorish behavior.'
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 粗鲁 connects with other adjectives describing personality traits and behaviors. Students should focus on using it in comparisons with more positive traits, and practice with phrases like '粗鲁和礼貌' (cū lǔ hé lǐ mào) to enhance their vocabulary context.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, where harmony and respect are highly valued, being 粗鲁 is seen as a significant social faux pas. It can lead to social ostracism or disapproval, especially in formal gatherings or family settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 粗鲁 with 粗糙 (cū zāo), which specifically means 'rough' in texture. For example, saying '他的性格很粗糙' (tā de xìng gé hěn cū zāo) is incorrect; instead, use '粗鲁' to indicate boorishness.
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Grammar Patterns of 粗鲁
粗鲁 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 5 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.
Exercise 1 of 5
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我拒绝接受帮助的时候时常显得____无礼。
I was often rude and ungracious in refusing help.
Example Sentences for 粗鲁 (10)
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我拒绝接受帮助的时候时常显得粗鲁无礼。
wǒ jù jué jiē shòu bāng zhù de shí hòu shí cháng xiǎn dé cū lǔ wú lǐ。
I was often rude and ungracious in refusing help.
2
她认为他是个粗鲁的人。
tā rèn wéi tā shì gè cū lǔ de rén。
She thought him an unpleasant man.
3
他被人粗鲁地推搡到了一边。
tā bèi rén cū lǔ dì tuī sǎng dào le yī biān。
He had to be bundled unceremoniously out of the way.
4
他那直截了当、往往还粗鲁生硬的办事方式无疑会激怒一些人。
tā nà zhí jié le dāng、 、 wǎng wǎng huán cū lǔ shēng yìng de bàn shì fāng shì wú yí huì jī nù yī xiē。
His direct, often abrasive approach will doubtless ruffle a few feathers.
5
我觉得你下午的粗鲁行为对西蒙造成了伤害。
wǒ jué dé nǐ xià wǔ de cū lǔ háng wéi duì xī mēng zào chéng le shāng hài。
I think Simon was hurt by your abruptness this afternoon.
In Chinese culture, where harmony and respect are highly valued, being 粗鲁 is seen as a significant social faux pas. It can lead to social ostracism or disapproval, especially in formal gatherings or family settings.
Frequently Asked Questions about 粗鲁
The opposite of 粗鲁 is 文雅 (wén yǎ), which means 'elegant' or 'refined.'
While 粗鲁 primarily describes behavior or manners, it can also refer to objects that are rough or unrefined.
粗鲁 is generally considered informal and is best used in casual conversations.
