xīn kǔ
hard; tough [work; life]
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我很辛苦地学习中文。
wǒ hěn xīnkǔ de xuéxí zhōngwén.
I study Chinese very hard.
他工作很辛苦。
tā gōngzuò hěn xīnkǔ.
He works very hard.
你辛苦了。
nǐ xīnkǔ le.
You've worked hard.
劳苦 (láokǔ)
toil
艰苦 (jiānkǔ)
hardship
轻松 (qīngsōng)
easy
舒适 (shūshì)
comfortable
The Chinese word 辛苦 (xīn kǔ) is composed of two characters: 辛苦 (xīn) and 辛苦 (kǔ). The character 辛苦 (xīn) means "heart" or "mind", while the character 辛苦 (kǔ) means "bitter" or "difficult". Together, the two characters 辛苦 (xīn kǔ) mean "hard work" or "toil".The word 辛苦 (xīn kǔ) is often used to describe the physical or mental effort that is required to achieve a goal. It can also be used to describe the difficulties or hardships that a person has experienced. For example, a person who has worked long hours to complete a project might say that they have 辛苦 (xīn kǔ) 了 (le), which means "I have worked hard". Similarly, a person who has gone through a difficult experience might say that they have 辛苦 (xīn kǔ) 了 (le), which means "I have suffered".The word 辛苦 (xīn kǔ) is a common word in Chinese, and it is used in both formal and informal settings. It is a versatile word that can be used to express a variety of emotions and experiences.
