苦笑

• 병음: kǔ xiào
• 한자 분석: 苦 = bitter; 笑 = smile/laugh

뜻

씁쓸하게 웃다; 씁쓸한 미소

A common expression in both speech and literature to describe a smile that masks discomfort, embarrassment, or helplessness. Often used when there's nothing else to do but laugh at an unfortunate situation.

예문

1. 听到这个消息，他只能苦笑着摇了摇头。
2. 她苦笑了一下，没有回答我的问题。
3. 面对如此荒唐的指控，他只能报以苦笑。

사용 가이드

맥락: literature, conversation, narrative

어조: resigned

올바른 표현

• 他苦笑着说：'没办法。'(He said with a wry smile, 'There's nothing I can do.')
• 她只能苦笑回应。(She could only respond with a bitter smile.)

피해야 할 표현

• 用苦笑形容开心的笑，如'他苦笑得很开心'。(苦笑 inherently expresses bitterness or helplessness, not happiness)

기원과 역사

Compound of 苦 (bitter) + 笑 (smile/laugh). Literally a 'bitter smile.'

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal