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丑角
chǒujué
Description
丑角是戏里让人发笑的角色，常常做出很好玩的动作。
A 丑角 is a character in a play who makes people laugh, often doing very funny actions.
我们也可以说一个爱开玩笑的人是丑角。
We can also say that a person who loves to joke is a 丑角.
Meanings
丑角chǒujué
the clown role in Chinese opera
京剧里的丑角很受观众喜欢。
The clown role in Peking opera is very popular with the audience.
丑角chǒujué
a buffoon or comical, ridiculous person
他在会上像个丑角，大家都笑他。
He acted like a clown at the meeting, and everyone laughed at him.
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Notes
- Etymology
丑 (a role type in opera) + 角 (juè, role/character).
- Nuance
sense two is often negative, calling someone a laughable clown.
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