粗 (cū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 粗 (cū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 粗 (cū) means "Thick; coarse; rough; crude". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粗 stroke by stroke?

粗 has 11 strokes. The radical is 米. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 粗 and 籼?

粗 (cū) and 籼 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 粗?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 米. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 粗?

Common words containing 粗 include: 粗心 (cū xīn) — careless; 粗糙 (cū cāo) — rough; coarse; crude; 粗粮 (cū liáng) — coarse grains; whole grains.

How to Write 粗

The character 粗 (cū) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

粗 is pronounced cū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Thick; coarse; rough; crude.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 粗 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 粗

粗心 cū xīn

careless

粗糙 cū cāo

rough; coarse; crude

粗粮 cū liáng

coarse grains; whole grains

Example Sentences

他在考试时非常粗心。

tā zài kǎo shì shí fēi cháng cū xīn

He was very careless during the exam.

这块木头的表面很粗糙。

zhè kuài mù tou de biǎo miàn hěn cū cāo

The surface of this wood is very rough.

多吃粗粮对身体有好处。

duō chī cū liáng duì shēn tǐ yǒu hǎo chù

Eating more whole grains is good for your health.

Similar Characters

籼 xiān

籽 zǐ

粉 fěn

Practice Writing 粗 (cū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粗

What does 粗 (cū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粗 and 籼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粗?

What common words use 粗?

How to Write 粗 (cū)