Correct

枯涩

/ kū sè /
Strokes

Example

As an Adjective

dull and heavy

1
Wén
文字
枯涩

dull and heavy style (of writing)

2
Wèidao
味道
枯涩

puckery taste

As an Adjective

dry; unsmooth; rough; hard-going

3
枯涩
de
hóulóng
喉咙
  
/
yǎnjing
眼睛

dry throat/eyes

4
Biǎoqíng
表情
枯涩

wear a dry expression