丑 Traditional form: 丑 Pinyin (reading): chǒu Definitions: clown 2nd earthly branch: 1-3 a.m., 12th solar month (6th January to 3rd February), year of the Ox ancient Chinese compass point: 30° Characters: 丑 - ugly; shameful; comedian, clown Traditional characters: 丑 - ugly; shameful; comedian, clown