crude and simple; coarse and ugly
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
crude and simple; rough and shoddy
neutralDescribes objects, buildings, or facilities that are poorly made, lacking refinement, and made with low-quality materials.
Tā他
men们
yǐ以
qián前
zhù住
zài在
yī一
jiān间
cū粗
lòu陋
de的
máo茅
wū屋
lǐ里
。
They used to live in a crude thatched hut.
Zhè这
ge个
táo陶
qì器
zuò做
gōng工
cū粗
lòu陋
，
dàn但
hěn很
yǒu有
xiāng乡
tǔ土
qì气
xī息
。
This pottery is crudely made, but it has a rustic charm.
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Fáng房
jiān间
lǐ里
de的
chén陈
shè设
fēi非
cháng常
cū粗
lòu陋
。
The furnishings in the room are very crude.
adjective
coarse and ugly; vulgar and unattractive
derogatoryDescribes a person's appearance or behavior that is unrefined, vulgar, or aesthetically displeasing.
Nà那
rén人
miàn面
mào貌
cū粗
lòu陋
，
dàn但
xīn心
dì地
shàn善
liáng良
。
That man has a coarse and ugly face, but he is kind-hearted.
Tā他
de的
jǔ举
zhǐ止
cū粗
lòu陋
，
ràng让
rén人
bù不
tài太
shū舒
fu服
。
His manner is coarse and makes people uncomfortable.
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Tā她
bù不
xǐ喜
huān欢
tā他
nà那
cū粗
lòu陋
de的
wán玩
xiào笑
。
She dislikes his vulgar jokes.