Chinese
chǒuwén
Meaning: scandal
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

醜聞
醜
聞
丑闻
丑
闻

Example sentences

This politician was forced to resign due to the scandal.
這位部長因醜聞被迫下臺。
这位部长因丑闻被迫下台。
This minister was forced to step down due to a scandal.
記者揭露了這起醜聞的驚人內幕。
记者揭露了这起丑闻的惊人内幕。
The reporter revealed the shocking inside story of this scandal.
他在會上把矛頭對準了最近發生的醜聞。
他在会上把矛头对准了最近发生的丑闻。
At the meeting, he pointed the spearhead at the recent scandal.
這樁醜聞被媒體曝光後,引起了巨大的轟動。
这桩丑闻被媒体曝光后,引起了巨大的轰动。
The scandal was exposed by the media, causing a stir.

Usage Notes

Refers to a publicized incident that brings disgrace or damages reputation.

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