cou1 hou4粗豪
Jyutpingcou1 hou4
Yalechōu hòuh
Definition
Bold, forthright, and unconstrained by trivial details; coarse yet hearty.
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How it's used
Describes a personality that is straightforward, unpretentious, and perhaps a bit lacking in social polish. It carries a sense of being 'rough around the edges' but is often used in a neutral or even slightly positive way to describe someone who is authentic and unconstrained by social niceties. It is distinct from being rude or aggressive, as it focuses more on a lack of refinement rather than malicious intent.
Examples
Although he has a bold and rough personality, he is very kind-hearted.
Why do you always speak in such a rough and unrefined way?
Related words
Common phrases
bold and unrefined personality
rough and straightforward style
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects, as it is strictly reserved for personality traits or behavioral styles. Using it to describe a rough texture or a poorly made item would be incorrect.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
