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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)

Child Words of 家丑

home

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