Definition
丑闻 (chǒu wén) is a general term for any scandal — political, corporate, or personal — that damages reputation. 绯闻 (fēi wén) is a narrower type of scandal, specifically about romantic or sex-related rumors, often involving celebrities and less severe in tone.
noun
scandal
Examples
- 丑闻。Zhè qǐ zhèngzhì chǒu wén yǐnfā le yì chǎng wēijī.This political scandal triggered a crisis.
- 丑闻。Nà jiā gōngsī de chǒu wén bèi méitǐ bàodào le.That company's scandal was reported by the media.
- 丑闻。Tā yīnwèi yí gè gèrén chǒu wén bèipò cízhí.He was forced to resign because of a personal scandal.
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