Meanings of 丑陋
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丑 (ugly) vs 难看 (unsightly) — choose 丑陋 for a stronger negative connotation.
When using 丑陋, it is important to be cautious as it can be quite offensive if used to describe a person's appearance directly. It is more acceptable to use it in a more abstract sense, such as describing a situation or behavior. Remember that the tone can affect the meaning, so ensure you pronounce it correctly (chǒu lòu).
While 丑陋 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be useful for learners at the HSK 4 level and above who are expanding their descriptive vocabulary. Students should focus on similar adjectives and their opposites, such as 美丽 (měilì) meaning beautiful.
Learners often confuse 丑陋 with its synonyms like ugly (难看, nánkàn) and can use them interchangeably without understanding the nuance. For instance, saying '你很丑陋' (You are ugly) is too direct and harsh; instead, one might say '你这件衣服不太好看' (This outfit doesn't look good).
Pronunciation of 丑陋
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Component Characters
How to say ugly in Chinese
“ugly” in Chinese is丑陋
丑陋 (chǒulòu) means ugly or unsightly. It is often used to describe physical appearances or sometimes behaviors that are considered unpleasant or unattractive. The term can carry a strong negative connotation, depending on the context in which it is used.
When to use 丑陋
When using 丑陋, it is important to be cautious as it can be quite offensive if used to describe a person's appearance directly. It is more acceptable to use it in a more abstract sense, such as describing a situation or behavior. Remember that the tone can affect the meaning, so ensure you pronounce it correctly (chǒu lòu).
丑陋 or something close to it
丑 (ugly) vs 难看 (unsightly) — choose 丑陋 for a stronger negative connotation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 丑陋 with its synonyms like ugly (难看, nánkàn) and can use them interchangeably without understanding the nuance. For instance, saying '你很丑陋' (You are ugly) is too direct and harsh; instead, one might say '你这件衣服不太好看' (This outfit doesn't look good).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 丑陋
While it primarily describes physical ugliness, it can also refer to behaviors or situations that are considered morally or aesthetically unpleasant.
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