kichoro

How to say it

Meaning

small, cramped handwriting that is hard to read.

Good to know

describes handwriting quality specifically, distinct from mchoro, a drawing or sketch.

Examples

• Sikuweza kusoma barua yake kwa sababu ya kichoro chake.I could not read his letter because of his illegible handwriting.
• Mwalimu alilalamika kuhusu kichoro chako tena?Did the teacher complain about your scrawly handwriting again?
• Hataki kuandika kichoro tena baada ya kukaripiwa.He does not want to write in a scrawl again after being scolded.
• Karani yule ana kichoro kigumu kusomeka.That clerk has handwriting that is hard to read.