倠 (suī) - Ugly & clumsy

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倠 · suī

Ugly;

clumsy;

awkward appearance;

ancient term describing an unattractive or unrefined person.

Uglyclumsyawkward appearance

Usage highlights

Ugly appearanceClumsy and awkwardUgly and repulsiveAwkward demeanorUnrefined personClumsy behavior

Synonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 陋— coarse, crude
  • 拙— clumsy, awkward

Antonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 俊— handsome
  • 雅— elegant, refined

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He had a clumsy appearance (倠陋 appearance).
  • The ancient text described him as ugly (倠丑 ugly).
  • His awkward movements were noted (倠拙 clumsy).

Collocations

  • Ugly appearance(倠陋)
  • Clumsy and awkward(倠拙)
  • Ugly and repulsive(倠丑)
  • Awkward demeanor(倠态)
  • Unrefined person(倠人)
  • Clumsy behavior(倠行)

Idioms

  • Ugly and repulsive(倠陋不堪)
  • Clumsy and awkward(倠拙可笑)

Cultural background

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  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing unattractive physical appearance or clumsy behavior.
  • Used in historical contexts to characterize people with poor physical attributes or lack of refinement.
  • Reflects ancient Chinese aesthetic standards and social judgments about personal appearance.

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