小丑 (xiǎo chǒu): clown

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: clown
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

clown

Chinese explanation

在戏曲或杂技中表演滑稽动作、逗人发笑的人
也指马戏团里化装奇特、动作搞笑的表演者
同时可用来比喻举止滑稽可笑或行为不端的人。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

small

HSK 5

ugly

Example sentences

The circus clown wore baggy floral pants and had white makeup on his face; as soon as he came on stage, he made the children roar with laughter.

He had planned to perform magic at the party, but he was so nervous that he dropped all his props, becoming a clown in everyone's eyes.

Although the clown in the movie had an exaggerated smiling face painted on, his eyes revealed an indescribable sadness, leaving a deep impression on the audience.

Don't treat me like a clown; I'm not here for you to laugh at.

The children love the clown who can blow up balloons and conjure candy; every time he appears, they gather around him.

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