小丑

xiǎo chǒu

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HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. clown

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Word relationships

Register variants

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• 丑角 chǒu jué 丑角 chǒu jué clown role in opera literary or theatrical term for clown: clown role in opera

Related words

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• 小丑鱼 xiǎo chǒu yú 小丑鱼 xiǎo chǒu yú clownfish clownfish, named after clown due to its colors: clownfish

Usage notes

Formality

小丑 can carry a negative connotation of someone ridiculous or buffoonish, not just a performer.

Example Sentences

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那个 小丑 的表演非常有趣。

The performance of that clown is very funny.

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Words Containing 小丑

• 幺麽小丑 幺麽小丑 yāo mó xiǎo chǒu: insignificant wretch
• 小丑鱼 小丑鱼 xiǎo chǒu yú: clownfish

Child Words of 小丑

• 丑 丑 chǒu: clown
• 小 小 xiǎo: small