苦笑

• 拼音: kǔ xiào
• 汉字拆解: 苦 = bitter; 笑 = smile/laugh

含义

To smile bitterly; to force a smile; a wry smile. A smile that expresses helplessness or resignation rather than joy.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: literature, conversation, narrative

语气: resigned

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

• 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)

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal