家
丑
j
i
ā
c
h
ǒ
u
Definitions
1. family scandal
2. skeleton in the closet
Components
家
jiā
–
home
丑
Chǒu
–
surname Chou
Related Words
家丑不可外传
jiā chǒu bù kě wài chuán
–
lit. family shames must not be spread abroad (idiom); fig. don't wash your dirty linen in public
家丑不可外扬
jiā chǒu bù kě wài yáng
–
lit. family shames must not be spread abroad (idiom)
家丑不可外传，流言切莫轻信
jiā chǒu bù kě wài chuán , liú yán qiè mò qīng xìn
–
Don't spread abroad the shame of the family, don't believe rumors lightly. (idiom)