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丑 (chǒu, ugly) vs 难看 (nánkàn, unsightly) — use 醜 for a stronger connotation of shamefulness or moral judgment.
Be cautious with the tone when using 醜, as a mispronunciation can change its meaning completely. It is often seen in informal contexts, especially when joking about someone's looks or behavior. Common collocations include 醜陋 (chǒulòu - ugly) and 醜聞 (chǒuwén - scandal).
Although 醜 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other adjectives describing appearance at a similar level, such as 美 (měi - beautiful) and 好 (hǎo - good). Focus on using it in context to compare qualities.
Learners often confuse 醜 (chǒu) with 丑 (chǒu), which is a variant form. Ensure you use the correct character for the context. For example, saying '他很醜' (tā hěn chǒu) is correct, but mixing it with another character can lead to confusion.
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Etymology of 醜
Pictograph of an animal's paw. In simplified Chinese 丑 is also used to mean "ugly", while in traditional Chinese this meaning is written with a separate character 醜.
demon
Origin
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How to say ugly; shameful; comedian, clown in Chinese
“ugly; shameful; comedian, clown” in Chinese is醜
The character 醜 (chǒu) primarily means 'ugly' or 'shameful', often used to describe physical appearance or behavior that is considered undesirable. It can also refer to a comedian or clown in a more light-hearted context, emphasizing humor derived from silliness or absurdity.
When to use 醜
Be cautious with the tone when using 醜, as a mispronunciation can change its meaning completely. It is often seen in informal contexts, especially when joking about someone's looks or behavior. Common collocations include 醜陋 (chǒulòu - ugly) and 醜聞 (chǒuwén - scandal).
醜 or something close to it
丑 (chǒu, ugly) vs 难看 (nánkàn, unsightly) — use 醜 for a stronger connotation of shamefulness or moral judgment.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 醜 (chǒu) with 丑 (chǒu), which is a variant form. Ensure you use the correct character for the context. For example, saying '他很醜' (tā hěn chǒu) is correct, but mixing it with another character can lead to confusion.
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Yes, 醜 can also describe shameful behavior or character traits, not just physical appearance.
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