粗人

cūrén
noun #23,638

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 rough person
  2. 2 boor
  3. 3 uncouth individual
  4. 4 someone without refinement

Examples

HSK 4
Tā suīrán shì gè cūrén, dàn xīndì shànliáng.
Although he's a rough fellow, he has a kind heart.
HSK 7-9
Tā zìchēng shì gè cūrén, bù dǒng yìshù.
He calls himself a rough sort who doesn't understand art.
HSK 7-9
Bié hé nàzhǒng cūrén jìjiào, méi bìyào.
Don't bother arguing with that kind of boor - it's not worth it.

Tips

usage
粗人 is a mild, often self-deprecating label meaning someone rough or unrefined - not necessarily a strong insult. It contrasts with 文化人 (a cultured person) or 读书人 (a learned person). Often used humorously.

Stroke Order

rén