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丑陋 (chǒulòu) refers specifically to physical ugliness, while 丑恶 (chǒu’è) encompasses both physical and moral repulsion.
丑恶 is typically used in more formal or serious contexts, often related to social criticism. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like '丑' (ugly) which can refer only to appearance. Common collocations include '丑恶的行为' (repulsive behavior) and '丑恶的现象' (ugly phenomenon).
As a level 6 word, 丑恶 connects well with other HSK 6 vocabulary related to moral judgments and societal issues. Focus on using it in discussions about ethics or social issues to practice its nuanced meaning.
Learners often misuse 丑恶 to describe minor annoyances or trivial ugliness, such as saying '这件衣服很丑恶' (This piece of clothing is very ugly), which should be avoided. Instead, use '丑' for clothing and reserve 丑恶 for more serious moral contexts.
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How to say ugly in Chinese
“ugly” in Chinese is丑恶
丑恶 refers to something that is both ugly and morally repulsive. It can describe physical appearance, but more commonly, it is used to characterize actions, behaviors, or ideologies that are considered disgusting or reprehensible in society.
When to use 丑恶
丑恶 is typically used in more formal or serious contexts, often related to social criticism. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like '丑' (ugly) which can refer only to appearance. Common collocations include '丑恶的行为' (repulsive behavior) and '丑恶的现象' (ugly phenomenon).
丑恶 or something close to it
丑陋 (chǒulòu) refers specifically to physical ugliness, while 丑恶 (chǒu’è) encompasses both physical and moral repulsion.
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Learners often misuse 丑恶 to describe minor annoyances or trivial ugliness, such as saying '这件衣服很丑恶' (This piece of clothing is very ugly), which should be avoided. Instead, use '丑' for clothing and reserve 丑恶 for more serious moral contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 丑恶
丑恶 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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在我作梦的时候都见不到这样____的玩艺.
Never in my dreams did I imagine any hole could be so disgusting.
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No, it primarily describes moral repulsiveness or actions rather than just physical ugliness.
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