famous actor known for comedic roles or good acting despite plain looks
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a famous actor known for playing comedic roles; a famous actor with excellent acting skills but an ordinary or unattractive appearance
informalA slightly informal term, sometimes used with a neutral or even appreciative tone to recognize talent beyond physical appearance. Can be gender-neutral, though often used for male actors.
Tā他
yǐ以
dú独
tè特
de的
yōu幽
mò默
gǎn感
chéng成
wéi为
guó国
nèi内
zuì最
shòu受
huān欢
yíng迎
de的
chǒu丑
xīng星
zhī之
yī一
。
With his unique sense of humor, he has become one of the most popular comedic stars in the country.
Zhè这
wèi位
chǒu丑
xīng星
suī虽
rán然
wài外
mào貌
pǔ普
tōng通
，
dàn但
tā他
de的
yǎn演
jì技
huò获
dé得
le了
wú无
shù数
jiǎng奖
xiàng项
。
Although this actor has an ordinary appearance, his acting skills have won numerous awards.
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Chǒu丑
xīng星
zài在
xǐ喜
jù剧
diàn电
yǐng影
zhōng中
wǎng往
wǎng往
néng能
dài带
lái来
yì意
xiǎng想
bù不
dào到
de的
liàng亮
diǎn点
。
Comedic stars often bring unexpected highlights to comedy films.
Bù不
yào要
yǐ以
mào貌
qǔ取
rén人
，
hěn很
duō多
chǒu丑
xīng星
dōu都
shì是
shí实
lì力
pài派
yǎn演
yuán员
。
Don't judge by appearances; many actors with plain looks are skilled performers.