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小丑

xiǎochǒu

Description

小丑是在马戏团里让大家笑的人,他们穿着好玩的衣服,脸上画着奇怪的妆。

A 小丑 is a person in the circus who makes people laugh, wearing funny clothes and strange makeup on their face.

这个词也可以用来说一个人很可笑、不被别人尊重。

This word can also be used to describe someone who is ridiculous and not respected by others.

Meanings

小丑xiǎochǒu

clown; jester who entertains people

小丑让孩子们都笑了。

The clown made all the children laugh.

小丑xiǎochǒu

buffoon; a ridiculous, contemptible person

他这样做,简直像个小丑。

He acted like a clown.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    小 'small' + 丑 'clown/comic role in opera', originally a theatrical role type.

  • Nuance

    literal 'clown' is neutral, but calling a person 小丑 is strongly insulting.

In videos

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