bitter in Chinese
bitter in Chinese is 苦澀, 严格, 苦 — bitter means having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
bitter in Chinese
苦澀
Pronounced: kǔ sè
严格
Pronounced: yán gé
Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
苦
Pronounced: kǔ
Cynical and resentful.
What does "bitter" mean?
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adj Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
"Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children."
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adj Feeling or showing resentment, anger, or lingering hurt.
"They had a bitter argument and have not spoken since."
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noun A British beer style with a pronounced hoppy flavor.
"The landlord recommended a local bitter brewed just down the road."
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bitter in a sentence
- Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children.
- The medicine had a bitter taste, so she drank water afterwards.
- They had a bitter argument and have not spoken since.
- She still feels bitter about losing the promotion.
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What is "bitter" in Chinese?
"bitter" in Chinese is 苦澀, 严格, 苦. bitter means: Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
How do you pronounce 苦澀?
"bitter" in Chinese is 苦澀, pronounced "kǔ sè".
How do you use "bitter" in a sentence?
Example: "Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children." In Chinese, "bitter" is 苦澀, 严格, 苦.
Are there other ways to say "bitter" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "bitter": 苦澀, 严格, 苦.
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