cou1 loek6粗略

Jyutpingcou1 loek6

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形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Rough, approximate, or cursory; done simply and quickly without being fully precise.

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How it's used

Focuses on the lack of detail or precision in an action or assessment. It is frequently paired with verbs related to thinking, calculating, or describing, such as 睇, 計, or 講. Unlike formal Mandarin usage, it often appears in casual workplace or planning discussions to signal that a quick overview is being provided rather than a final, polished version.

Examples

ngo5我cou1粗loek6略gai2計gwo3過tiu4條sou2數，jing1應goi1該gau3夠cin2錢maai5買。

I did a rough calculation, it should be enough to buy it.

nei5你ho2可m4唔ho2可ji5以cou1粗loek6略gong2講haa5下go3個gai3計waak6劃？

Can you give me a rough idea of the plan?

Common phrases

cou1粗loek6略gu2估gai3計

rough estimate

cou1粗loek6略tai2睇gwo3過

skimmed through

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe physical objects that are rough to the touch, as that would require the word 粗糙. Learners sometimes confuse the two because they share the same first character, but 粗略 is strictly for abstract concepts like estimates, plans, or summaries.