丑陋 (chǒu lòu) — ugly | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

Formal, written word for 'ugly' — applies to appearance, behavior, or the truth. Stronger and more literary than 难看, broader in scope than 丑 (which is mostly about looks).

adjective

ugly

Examples

丑陋。
Zhè dòng dà lóu de wài biǎo fēi cháng chǒu lòu.
The exterior of this building is very ugly.
丑陋，。
Tā de xíng wéi chǒu lòu, ràng rén wú fǎ jiē shòu.
His behavior is ugly and unacceptable.
丑陋，。
Zhēn xiàng suī rán chǒu lòu, dàn wǒ men bì xū miàn duì.
The truth is ugly, but we must face it.

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