What does 刻苦 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 刻苦 (kè kǔ) translates to "hardworking; assiduous". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

How do you pronounce 刻苦 in Pinyin?

The character 刻苦 is pronounced "kè kǔ" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 刻苦?

刻苦 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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刻苦

kè kǔ

HSK 7

English Meaning

hardworking; assiduous

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