粗暴

cū bào

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. rough
2. cruel

Word relationships

Synonyms

2 items

• 粗鲁 cū lǔ 粗鲁 cū lǔ coarse When describing rude, crude behavior: coarse
• 凶暴 xiōng bào 凶暴 xiōng bào brutal When emphasizing violence and cruelty: brutal

Usage notes

Collocations

Often paired with nouns like 行为 (behavior) or 态度 (attitude).

Example Sentences

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他的态度很 粗暴 。

His attitude is very rough.

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Child Words of 粗暴

• 粗 粗 cū: coarse
• 暴 暴 bào: sudden