丑 (chǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 丑 (chǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 丑 (chǒu) means "ugly; clown; the second Earthly Branch (Ox)". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 丑 stroke by stroke?

丑 has 4 strokes. The radical is 一. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 丑 and 丁?

丑 (chǒu) and 丁 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 丑?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 丑?

Common words containing 丑 include: 丑 (chǒu) — ugly; clown; the second Earthly Branch (Ox); 小丑 (xiǎo chǒu) — clown; 丑八怪 (chǒu bā guài) — monster; very ugly person.

How to Write 丑

The character 丑 (chǒu) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

丑 is pronounced chǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means ugly; clown; the second Earthly Branch (Ox).

As an HSK Level 5 character, 丑 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 丑

丑 chǒu

ugly; clown; the second Earthly Branch (Ox)

小丑 xiǎo chǒu

clown

丑八怪 chǒu bā guài

monster; very ugly person

Example Sentences

这个东西很丑。

zhè ge dōng xī hěn chǒu

This thing is very ugly.

那个小丑很可爱。

nà ge xiǎo chǒu hěn kě ài

That clown is very cute.

他不是丑八怪。

tā bú shì chǒu bā guài

He is not an ugly person.

Similar Characters

丁 dīng

丂 kǎo

七 qī

Practice Writing 丑 (chǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 丑

What does 丑 (chǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 丑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 丑 and 丁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 丑?

What common words use 丑?

How to Write 丑 (chǒu)