吃苦

• ピンイン: chī kǔ
• 漢字の分解: 吃 = to eat/experience; 苦 = 艹 (grass) + 古 (old) = bitter/hardship

意味

苦労する、辛さに耐える

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).

例文

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。

使い方ガイド

場面: encouragement, work ethic, life lessons

トーン: motivational

正しい言い方

• 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.)

避ける言い方

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

起源と歴史

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

文化的背景

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal