COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 丑 is built
丑 can be remembered by breaking it into 刀 + 二. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 丑 (chǒu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
clown
chǒuTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chǒu
丑
clown
Common words
chǒu è
丑恶
ugly; repulsive
chǒu lòu
丑陋
ugly
chǒu wén
丑闻
scandal
chū chǒu
出丑
to make a fool of oneself
xiǎo chǒu
小丑
clown
chǒu
丑
clown; 2nd earthly branch: 1-3 a.m., 12th solar month (6th January to 3rd February), year of the Ox; ancient Chinese compass point: 30°
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 丑
Say “chǒu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 丑
Common words and phrases
chǒu è
ugly; repulsive
chǒu lòu
ugly
chǒu wén
scandal
chū chǒu
to make a fool of oneself
xiǎo chǒu
clown
chǒu
clown; 2nd earthly branch: 1-3 a.m., 12th solar month (6th January to 3rd February), year of the Ox; ancient Chinese compass point: 30°
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“丑”。
Zhège zì shì “chǒu”.
This character is “丑”.
我正在学习“丑”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chǒu” zì.
I am learning the character “丑”.
请写一遍“丑”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chǒu”.
Please write “丑” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 丑?
丑 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 丑 (chǒu) mean?
丑 (chǒu) means clown.
What is the radical of 丑?
The radical of 丑 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.