cou1麤
Jyutpingcou1
Yalechōu
Definition
Coarse, thick, vulgar, or crude.
- coarse; rough; unrefined
- thick in diameter
- vulgar; crude; rude
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How it's used
This character is rarely used in modern daily writing, where 粗 is the standard replacement for all its meanings. While it historically represents both physical thickness and behavioral coarseness, you will almost exclusively see 粗 in Hong Kong. Using 麤 will make your writing appear archaic or overly literary.
Examples
This rope is very thick, it is perfect for tying things up.
He speaks so crudely, it is really impolite.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 粗. Learners should stick to 粗 for all contexts, as 麤 is essentially obsolete in contemporary Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
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