Definition
丑话 refers to blunt or unpleasant words that are said in advance to avoid future disputes — often used in the expression 丑话说在前头 ('say the unpleasant things first'). It can also refer to harsh or vulgar language, but the core idea is speaking frankly about something negative to set expectations. You'll hear it in negotiations or agreements.
n.
blunt wordsfrank warning (often said in advance)harsh or vulgar language
Examples
- 丑话，。chǒu huà shuō zài qiántou, wǒ bú huì chéngdān zhège zérèn.To say the blunt words first, I will not take this responsibility.
- 丑话，。Tāmen zhījiān shuō le hěn duō chǒu huà, guānxì biàn de hěn jǐnzhāng.They exchanged many harsh words, and the relationship became very tense.
- ，丑话，。Kāi huì qián, lǎobǎn xiān shuō le jǐ jù chǒu huà, tíxǐng dàjiā zhùyì jìndù.Before the meeting, the boss first said some blunt words to remind everyone to pay attention to the schedule.
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