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How do you say "ugly (thing)" in Chinese?
丑
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In Chinese, "ugly (thing)" is 丑.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'chow' with rising tone, pitch ascends sharply, harsh and discordant.
Writing and usage
A single character with 4 strokes (same as other ugly entry); simple but carries strong negative meaning.
Example sentence
这个形象很丑。
This image is very ugly.
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How to remember 丑
This simple character packs a powerful negative association.
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Questions about 丑
How do you say "ugly (thing)" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "ugly (thing)" is 丑. It is a noun.
How is 丑 written in Chinese?
A single character with 4 strokes (same as other ugly entry); simple but carries strong negative meaning.
How is 丑 used in a sentence?
Use 丑 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 这个形象很丑。 (This image is very ugly.).
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