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丑
chǒu
Description
“丑”这个字最常用来说一个人或东西不好看。
The character “丑” is most commonly used to say that a person or thing is ugly.
它也是十二生肖里的“牛”，还是京剧里一种好笑的角色。
It is also the “牛” in the Chinese zodiac and a funny role in Peking opera.
Meanings
丑chǒu
ugly; unattractive
这只小狗有点丑，可是很可爱。
This puppy is a bit ugly but very cute.
丑chǒu
the second of the twelve earthly branches; the Ox
他是丑年出生的。
He was born in the Year of the Pig.
丑chǒu
clown role in Chinese opera
京剧里的丑角很好笑。
The clown role in Peking opera is very funny.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
丑 focuses on visual ugliness; 难看 is more everyday and colloquial.
- Etymology
丑 (ugly) also serves as simplified form of 醜; separately it is a zodiac branch.
In videos
“才会住在这么丑的大头里。”
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