chī
媸
ugly; homely
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
ugly; homely (in appearance)
literaryAn archaic, literary term specifically for describing ugliness of face or features. Often contrasted with 妍 (yán, 'beautiful').
Tā他
bǐ笔
xià下
de的
rén人
wù物
，
yán妍
chī媸
bì毕
xiàn现
。
In his writing, the beauty and ugliness of the characters are fully revealed.
Bù不
biàn辨
yán妍
chī媸
。
Unable to distinguish between beauty and ugliness.
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Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
miáo描
huì绘
le了
zhòng众
shēng生
xiàng相
，
wú无
lùn论
yán妍
chī媸
。
This painting depicts the faces of all living beings, regardless of their beauty or ugliness.