COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 粗 is built
Traditional etymology note: 米 (grain) suggests the meaning, while 且 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 粗 (cū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(of sth long) wide; thick
cūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cū
粗
(of sth long) wide; thick
Common words
cū xīn
粗心
careless; thoughtless
cū bào
粗暴
crude; crass; rude; rough; harsh
cū cāo
粗糙
crude; gruff; rough; coarse
cū lǔ
粗鲁
coarse; crude (in one's manner); boorish
cū lüè
粗略
rough (not precise or accurate); cursory
cū xīn dà yi
粗心大意
negligent; careless; inadvertent
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 粗
Say “cū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 粗
Common words and phrases
cū xīn
careless; thoughtless
cū bào
crude; crass; rude; rough; harsh
cū cāo
crude; gruff; rough; coarse
cū lǔ
coarse; crude (in one's manner); boorish
cū lüè
rough (not precise or accurate); cursory
cū xīn dà yi
negligent; careless; inadvertent
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 粗?
粗 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 粗 (cū) mean?
粗 (cū) means (of sth long) wide; thick.
What is the radical of 粗?
The radical of 粗 is 米, associated with Not yet classified.