瘔 (kù) - Suffering, hardship, distress & a variant form of 苦 (kǔ) meaning bitter
瘔 · kù
Suffering, hardship, distress;
a variant form of 苦 (kǔ) meaning bitter or painful.
Suffering, hardship, distressa variant form of 苦 (kǔ) meaning bitter
Usage highlights
Hardship and sufferingPain and distressBitter hardshipEndure sufferingLife's hardships
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He endured great hardship (瘔难).
- The family went through a period of suffering (瘔楚).
- This is a bitter experience (瘔涩的经历).
Collocations
- Hardship and suffering(瘔难)
- Pain and distress(瘔楚)
- Bitter hardship(瘔涩)
- Endure suffering(受瘔)
- Life's hardships(人生瘔楚)
Idioms
- Endure all kinds of hardships(含辛茹瘔)
- Bitter to the extreme(瘔不堪言)
- Suffering and hardship(瘔难深重)
Cultural background
FAQ- 瘔 is a variant character for 苦 (kǔ), sharing the same meaning of bitterness and hardship.
- In traditional Chinese culture, enduring hardship (吃苦) is often seen as a virtue that builds character.
- The character appears in some historical texts and personal names, though 苦 is the standard form.