Korean

거칠다

거칠다
Meaning: to be rough, coarse
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

His hands were rough from a lot of hard work.
거센 바람이 어느덧 잦아들었다.
The strong wind has died down before I knew it.
이 나무는 나무껍질이 두껍고 거칠어서 쉽게 구별할 수 있다.
This tree is easy to distinguish because its bark is thick and rough.
그 선수는 거친 반칙으로 레드카드를 받고 퇴장당했다.
The player received a red card for a rough foul and was sent off.
겨울이 되자 피부가 까칠까칠 거칠다.
As winter came, the skin became rough and dry.
거친 바다를 헤치고 긴 항해를 마쳤다.
After pushing through the rough seas, the long voyage came to an end.

Usage Notes

Can be used to describe textures (like skin or fabric), personalities, or actions that are not smooth or gentle.

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