HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
丑 — ugly
- Reading
- chǒu
- Meaning
- ugly; disgraceful; clown
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
丑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is chǒu and it means ugly; disgraceful; clown. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
丑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 丑 (ugly, disgraceful), 丑恶 (ugly, repulsive) and 丑闻 (scandal).
Chinese words containing 丑
Frequently asked questions
What does 丑 mean in Chinese?
丑 means ugly; disgraceful; clown in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 丑 read?
丑 is read chǒu. Reading it inside real words — 丑 and 丑恶 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 丑 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 丑 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 丑 in a word?
A common word containing 丑 is 丑 (chǒu) — "ugly, disgraceful". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 丑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 丑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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