Basic Insults · Chinese
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Chinese · 中文
Translation
小丑
Romanization
Xiaochou
Pronunciation
shyow-choh
When to use it
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
小丑 — a risky phrase that can escalate a conversation for "clown".
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FAQ
You say "小丑" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Xiaochou", and a simple pronunciation cue is "shyow-choh".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "shyow-choh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Xiaochou".
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.