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醜劇

简丑剧 · 繁醜劇

Mandarin · pinyin chǒu jù

absurd drama
farce
disgraceful show

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醜: Look up this written character
劇: Look up this written character
丑: chǒu · clown, comedian; second earthly branch
剧: jù · theatrical plays, opera, drama

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3–4 · chou3 ju4

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cau2 kek6

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