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    Expressing 'clown' with 小丑 (xiǎochǒu)

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    Explanation

    The noun 小丑 (xiǎochǒu) means 'clown,' referring to a comic performer often seen in circuses or entertainment. It is composed of 小 (small) and 丑 (ugly/comical). It can also be used figuratively as an insult to describe someone who is ridiculous or makes a fool of themselves.

    Examples

    • 马戏团的小丑逗得孩子们哈哈大笑。

      Mǎxìtuán de xiǎochǒu dòu de háizimen hāhā dà xiào.

      The circus clown made the children laugh out loud.

    • 他在派对上打扮成小丑，特别搞笑。

      Tā zài pàiduì shàng dǎbàn chéng xiǎochǒu, tèbié gǎoxiào.

      He dressed up as a clown at the party, and it was really funny.

    • 别当小丑了，认真点行不行？

      Bié dāng xiǎochǒu le, rènzhēn diǎn xíng bù xíng?

      Stop being a clown — can you be serious?

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