粗语

粗語

cūyǔ

noun

Meanings

1 rude words
2 coarse language
3 vulgar speech

Characters

speech, language

Examples

HSK 3

他生气时常常说粗语。

Tā shēngqì shí chángcháng shuō cūyǔ.

He often uses coarse language when he's angry.

HSK 3

公共场合请不要使用粗语。

Gōnggòng chǎnghé qǐng búyào shǐyòng cūyǔ.

Please don't use vulgar language in public.

Tips

usage

Essentially a synonym of 粗话 (cūhuà), with 粗语 sounding slightly more written. For outright profanity (the 'four-letter word' kind), 脏话 (zānghuà) hits harder.

Stroke Order

粗 cū

语 yǔ