🇬🇧🇨🇳 rough - 粗糙的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "rough" ("粗糙的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Rough means something is not smooth or gentle. A rough surface can feel bumpy or scratchy when you touch it. A rough person might act mean or too wild instead of kind and calm. A rough day or rough time means things are hard, messy, or not going well.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The playground slide was so rough that my pants applied for early retirement.

It was such a rough morning that even my cereal refused to stay on the spoon.

The rough towel in the bathroom felt like it used to be sandpaper in a past life.

Grandpa’s rough beard scratched my face so much, I checked the mirror to see if I had turned into a tomato.

Shark skin actually feels rough like sandpaper, so if you ever shake a shark’s fin in your imagination, maybe wear pretend gloves.

A boy walks with his dog on a rough path. His shoes hit rough stones. The wind is rough and the little boat rocks. The dog is rough and barks, but the boy takes the dog's rough hair and gives a warm hug. The rough day is over and they both smile.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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