ugly; homely; unattractive appearance
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ugly; homely; unattractive (in appearance)
formalA formal or literary term, often used in the fixed expression "其貌不扬". It specifically describes facial features or overall physical appearance, not general ugliness of objects.
Tā他
suī虽
rán然
qí其
mào貌
bù不
yáng扬
，
dàn但
cái才
huá华
chū出
zhòng众
。
Although he is unattractive in appearance, he is exceptionally talented.
Zhè这
fù副
zhǎng长
xiàng相
shí实
zài在
bù不
yáng扬
，
hěn很
nán难
gěi给
rén人
liú留
xià下
hǎo好
yìn印
xiàng象
。
This face is really unattractive and makes a poor first impression.
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Bù不
yào要
yǐ以
mào貌
qǔ取
rén人
，
lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
xǔ许
duō多
wěi伟
dà大
de的
rén人
wù物
dōu都
qí其
mào貌
bù不
yáng扬
。
Don't judge people by their looks; many great figures in history were homely.