adjective HSK 5
rough · coarse · crude
Meaning
粗糙 describes something with a rough, uneven, or unrefined surface or texture. It can refer to physical textures like rough skin or fabric, or metaphorically to describe work or methods that lack refinement or attention to detail.
Usage
Commonly used to describe physical surfaces (粗糙的皮肤 rough skin, 粗糙的手 rough hands) or the quality of work (做工粗糙 crude workmanship). It carries a somewhat negative connotation, suggesting something is unpolished or low-quality. Often contrasted with 光滑 (smooth) or 细腻 (delicate/refined).
Examples
- 01这块木板的表面很粗糙，需要打磨一下。, .The surface of this wooden board is very rough and needs to be sanded.
- 02他的手因为长期劳动变得粗糙了。.His hands have become rough from long-term labor.
Characters
Common collocations
- 粗糙的皮肤rough skin
- 做工粗糙crude workmanship
- 表面粗糙rough surface
- 粗糙的手rough hands
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters share the meaning of roughness. 粗 originally referred to thick or coarse grain, while 糙 (with the rice radical 米) originally meant unpolished or hulled rice.