小
丑

About

The Chinese word "小丑" is formed by combining the character "小" (xiǎo), meaning "small" or "little", with "丑" (chǒu), meaning "ugly" or "clown". Together, they create a compound word where "小" modifies "丑" to literally signify "small ugly", but in actual usage, it refers specifically to a clown or jester, reflecting the performer's often exaggerated, diminutive, or comically grotesque role.

Example Sentences Hide

马戏团里有个小丑。

Mǎxìtuán lǐ yǒu gè xiǎochǒu.

There is a clown in the circus.

小丑在舞台上表演。

Xiǎochǒu zài wǔtái shàng biǎoyǎn.

The clown is performing on the stage.

孩子们都喜欢看小丑。

Háizimen dōu xǐhuān kàn xiǎochǒu.

Children all like to watch clowns.

那个小丑的笑容背后藏着悲伤。

Nàge xiǎochǒu de xiàoróng bèihòu cángzhe bēishāng.

Behind that clown's smile hides sadness.

在人生的舞台上，我们有时也会扮演小丑。

Zài rénshēng de wǔtái shàng, wǒmen yǒushí yě huì bànyǎn xiǎochǒu.

On the stage of life, we sometimes also play the clown.

Word Definition - 小丑

xiǎo chǒu clown

Individual Character Details

小 xiǎo
丑 chǒu, chǒu, chǒu