吃苦

• Pinyin: chī kǔ
• Desglose de hanzi: 吃 = to eat/experience; 苦 = 艹 (grass) + 古 (old) = bitter/hardship

Significado

Aguantar penurias; soportar dificultades; pasar por tiempos duros.

Literally 'to eat bitterness.' A key concept in Chinese culture emphasizing the value of perseverance through difficulty. Often used in phrases like 能吃苦 (able to endure hardship).

Ejemplos

1. 年轻时吃点苦不是坏事，能锻炼人。
2. 他从小吃苦，养成了坚韧的性格。
3. 这份工作很辛苦，你要做好吃苦的准备。

Guía de uso

Contexto: encouragement, work ethic, life lessons

Tono: motivational

Correcto

• 吃得苦中苦，方为人上人。(Only those who endure the bitterest of hardships can rise above.)
• 她能吃苦，什么活都愿意干。(She can endure hardship and is willing to do any kind of work.)

Incorrecto

• 我吃苦瓜就是吃苦 (Don't confuse literal bitter food with the metaphorical meaning of enduring hardship)

Origen e historia

Verb-object phrase: 吃 (eat/experience) + 苦 (bitterness/hardship). Reflects the Chinese cultural value of enduring hardship for growth.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal