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苦涩 kǔsè bitter and astringent

bitter and astringent; pained; agonized

怎么记住“苦涩”: 苦 bitter + 涩 astringent = bitter and astringent.

  • HSK 9 级
  • 词语

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用法

  • Bitter and astringent - of taste, and figuratively of feelings - 苦涩的味道 (kǔsè de wèidào) a bitter, puckering taste; 苦涩的笑 (kǔsè de xiào) a bitter smile.
  • The literal 'bitter and mouth-drying' taste extends to a painful, wry emotional flavor.
  • Literary register for feelings; 苦涩的回忆 = bittersweet, painful memories.