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丑
chǒu
Description
“丑”这个字有两个意思。第一个意思是不好看，跟“美”相反。
The character "丑" has two meanings. The first meaning is ugly, the opposite of "美".
它也是京剧里一种好笑的角色，还是十二生肖里的牛。
It is also a funny role in Peking opera and the ox in the Chinese zodiac.
Meanings
丑chǒu
ugly; not good-looking
这只鸭子长得很丑。
This duck looks very ugly.
丑chǒu
clown role in Chinese opera
京剧里的丑很有意思。
The clown role in Peking opera is very interesting.
丑chǒu
second of the twelve Earthly Branches; the Ox
今年是丑年，也就是牛年。
This year is the Year of the Ox, also called the Year of Chou.
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Notes
- Nuance
For "ugly," 丑 is the simplified form; the traditional character 醜 has the 鬼 radical.
- Etymology
丑 is also the second Earthly Branch (地支), paired with the Ox in the zodiac.
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