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丑闻
chǒuwén
Description
丑闻是指让人觉得很丢脸的坏事，特别是有名的人做的。
A 丑闻 is a disgraceful bad event, especially involving famous people.
报纸和电视上常常报道明星或者官员的丑闻。
Newspapers and TV often report on the 丑闻 of celebrities or officials.
Meanings
丑闻chǒuwén
scandal; disgraceful or shameful affair
这位官员的丑闻上了新闻。
The official's scandal made the news.
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Notes
- Etymology
丑 (ugly, shameful) + 闻 (news, what is heard) = shameful news.
- Nuance
negative and public; used for famous people or organizations, not private minor mistakes.
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