丑恶 chǒu’è ugly
ugly; repulsive
How to remember 丑恶: 丑 ugly + 恶 bad = ugly.
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How it is used
- Morally ugly, vile - 揭露社会的丑恶现象 (jiēlù shèhuì de chǒu'è xiànxiàng) to expose the ugly side of society.
- Refers to ugliness of character or conduct, not physical looks; pairs with 现象、面目、行为.
- Contrast 丑陋 (chǒulòu), which can mean physically ugly; 丑恶 is about wickedness.