Meaning
粗略 describes something done in a rough, approximate, or superficial manner without paying attention to details. It refers to estimates, descriptions, or examinations that are not precise or thorough. The word combines 粗 (coarse/rough) and 略 (brief/omit), together meaning to skip over details.
Usage
Commonly used to describe rough estimates, brief overviews, or preliminary examinations. Often appears in phrases like 粗略地看 (to glance over roughly) or 粗略估计 (rough estimate). It carries a neutral tone, simply indicating lack of detail rather than being necessarily negative.
Examples
- 01我只是粗略地看了一下这份报告。.I only took a cursory look at this report.
- 02根据粗略估计，这个项目需要三个月完成。, .According to a rough estimate, this project will take three months to complete.
Characters
Common collocations
- 粗略估计rough estimate
- 粗略地看to glance over roughly
- 粗略了解to have a rough understanding
- 粗略统计rough statistics
Antonyms
Origin
The character 粗 originally referred to unrefined rice or coarse texture, while 略 means to abbreviate or略over. Together they form a word meaning to handle something in a rough or abbreviated way.