丑
Meaning:
ugly; shameful; comedian, clown
HSK 1
Frequency:
#56
Pinyin:
chǒu
Strokes:
4
Radical:
一
How to Write 丑 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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2
3
4
About "丑" in Chinese
The Chinese character 丑 (chǒu) means "ugly; shameful; comedian, clown". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 丑 include: 丁丑, 丑时, 丑牛.
📚 Words and Phrases with 丑
Common words containing this character
丁丑
fourteenth year D2 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1997 or 2057
HSK 2
丑时
1-3 am (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times)
HSK 2
丑牛
Year 2, year of the Bull or Ox (e.g. 2009)
HSK 2
丢丑
to lose face
HSK 2
乙丑
second year B2 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1985 or 2045
HSK 2
出丑
to make a fool of oneself
HSK 2
奇丑
grotesque
HSK 2
子丑
first two of the twelve earthly branches 十二地支
HSK 2
家丑
family scandal
HSK 2
小丑
clown
HSK 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "丑"?
- The pinyin is chǒu
- How many strokes does "丑" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "丑" mean?
- ugly; shameful; comedian, clown
- What is the radical of "丑"?
- The radical is "一"