家丑
jiā chǒu
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Definitions
- 1. family scandal
- 2. skeleton in the closet
Words Containing 家丑
家丑不可外传
jiā chǒu bù kě wài chuán
lit. family shames must not be spread abroad (idiom); fig. don't wash your dirty linen in public
家丑不可外传，流言切莫轻信
jiā chǒu bù kě wài chuán , liú yán qiè mò qīng xìn
Don't spread abroad the shame of the family, don't believe rumors lightly. (idiom)
家丑不可外扬
jiā chǒu bù kě wài yáng
lit. family shames must not be spread abroad (idiom)