to make a fool of oneself

morally offensive, wicked, or repulsive in nature

to portray or represent in an unfairly negative, distorted, or ugly way; to smear, defame, or libel

unpleasant words or blunt warnings, often stated in advance to prevent misunderstanding

The year 1901, specifically noted for the signing of the Protocol of Beijing (Xinchou Treaty) following the Boxer Uprising.

(self-deprecating) to put one's artistic incompetence on display

shameful performance or disgraceful behavior and appearance

the twenty-sixth year of the 60-year sexagenary cycle, e.g. 2009 or 2069

a shameful or embarrassing secret involving members of a family

second year of the 60-year sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1985 or 2045

a clown or person who acts in a ridiculous or contemptible manner

a shameful or ridiculous event, situation, or series of actions in real life

the fourteenth year of the 60-year cycle in the Chinese calendar (e.g. 1997 or 2057)

the fiftieth year of the 60-year sexagenary cycle (e.g. 1973 or 2033)

a contemptible troublemaker or buffoon

scandalous behavior; disgraceful conduct

an unsightly or distorted facial expression

to lose face

The idiom advising that family scandals or private troubles should not be publicized to outsiders; don't wash your dirty linen in public.

1-3 am (the second of the twelve two-hour subdivisions used in former times)

a group of evil people or scoundrels

to make a fool of oneself

A son does not mind his mother's ugliness, and a dog does not mind its family's poverty; one should never abandon one's roots or family.

extremely ugly or grotesque in appearance

extremely ugly; incomparably hideous in appearance

the first two of the twelve earthly branches (Zi and Chou)

Year 2 of the 12-year cycle, year of the Bull or Ox (e.g. 2009)

family shames must not be spread abroad; don't wash your dirty linen in public

(bird species of China) harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)

a small tropical marine fish known for its bright colors and symbiotic relationship with sea anemones

the truth or a situation, however unpleasant, must eventually be faced or revealed; one cannot hide from reality forever

(idiom) an insignificant wretch; a petty scoundrel

an ugly wife and land nearby are treasures at home (idiom implying security and lack of worry)

(slang) United States; USA; US

(Internet slang) a man considered undesirable or unmarriageable because he is short, ugly, and poor; the antonym of [[高富帅|高富帥|gao1 fu4 shuai4]] (tall, rich, and handsome)

To state unpleasant conditions or warnings in advance; to be frank from the start.

ugly people will do all kinds of weird things to get attention

Boxer Protocol of 1901 signed in Beijing, ending the Eight-power Allied Force intervention after the Boxer uprising

to slander