Definition
丑态百出 is a four-character chengyu meaning 'to appear in all sorts of ugly postures' — used when someone's behavior is repeatedly embarrassing, ridiculous, or shameful. The literal image is of disgusting or foolish expressions and actions spilling out one after another. It's a strong criticism of someone's conduct in public or social settings.
f.e.
to behave in a ridiculous or revolting mannerto act like a buffoon through repeated embarrassing actions
Examples
- ，丑态百出，。Tā zài jùhuì shàng hēzuì le, chǒu tài bǎi, ràng suǒyǒu rén dōu hěn gāngà.He got drunk at the party and behaved in all sorts of embarrassing ways, making everyone very awkward.
- 丑态百出，。Nàge yǎnyuán zài jìngtóu qián chǒu tài bǎi, wánquán bú gù zìjǐ de xíngxiàng.That actor acted like a buffoon in front of the camera, completely disregarding his own image.
- ，丑态百出，。Tā zài bǐsài zhōng lǚcì fànguī, chǒu tài bǎi, zuìhòu bèi qǔxiāo le zīgé.He repeatedly fouled during the match, behaving disgracefully, and was ultimately disqualified.
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