What does 苦笑 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 苦笑 (kǔ xiào) translates to "to force a smile; a bitter laugh". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

How do you pronounce 苦笑 in Pinyin?

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

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 苦笑?

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

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苦笑

kǔ xiào

HSK 7

English Meaning

to force a smile; a bitter laugh

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