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second earthly branch; ugly; comic role in opera
Meanings
7 senses · 14 examplesnoun
second of the twelve Earthly Branches
formalUsed in traditional Chinese calendrics, astronomy and fortune-telling.
This year is the Year of the Ox, corresponding to the Chou branch of the zodiac.
The hour after Zi is the Chou time slot.
proper noun
surname Chou
neutralA common Chinese family name.
Teacher Chou is our Chinese teacher.
adjective
ugly; unattractive in appearance
neutralDescribes physical appearance that is not conventionally attractive.
This young actor isn't handsome, but he's not unattractive at all.
She thinks her childhood photos are unflattering.
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The style of this clothing is a bit unflattering.
adjective
disgusting; shameful; despised
neutralUsed to describe behavior, situations or images that are offensive or vulgar.
He made such a spectacle in public, it's so embarrassing.
This scandal seriously damaged the company's reputation.
noun
shameful matter; embarrassing mistake
neutralRefers to private or public embarrassing or discreditable events.
The family's dirty laundry was finally spread outside the household.
He tripped and fell during the competition, making a fool of himself on the spot.
adjective
bad; poor in quality or temper
dialectUsed primarily in northern Chinese dialects to describe poor quality or a bad temper.
My grandpa has a terrible temper and often gets angry.
The food at this restaurant tastes terrible, we won't come back again.
noun
comic role in Chinese opera
formalOne of the four major role types in traditional Chinese opera, known for comedic and villainous characters.
The comic roles in Peking Opera always make the audience laugh out loud.
This actor is good at playing literary clown roles, with very humorous performances.