苦笑

苦笑 xiào ㄎㄨˇ ㄒㄧㄠˋ fu2 siu3 HSK 7-9

  • to force a smile
  • a bitter laugh

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 苦 (1 of 2) — 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

  • 中松为自己的愚蠢问题苦笑。 Nakamatsu smiled bitterly at his own stupid question.

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