ㄎㄨˇ fu2 HSK 4 基礎級 · Level 2

  • bitter
  • hardship
  • pain
  • to suffer
  • to bring suffering to
  • painstakingly

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 苦 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 辛苦啦! Good work!
  • 良藥苦口。 Good medicine is bitter to the mouth.
  • 苦盡甘来。 No sweet without sweat.
  • 良药苦口。 Good medicine is bitter.
  • 人生良苦。 Life is very hard.

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