吃苦

• 拼音: chī kǔ
• 汉字拆解: 吃 = to eat/experience; 苦 = 艹 (grass) + 古 (old) = bitter/hardship

含义

To endure hardship; to bear suffering; to go through tough times.

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).

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: encouragement, work ethic, life lessons

语气: motivational

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal