Common Meanings
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suān酸
Having a taste or smell similar to vinegar; sour.
她很喜欢吃酸奶和酸梅。
She really likes eating yogurt and sour plums.
In chemistry, 'acid' refers to a compound that produces hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution. It includes inorganic and organic acids, commonly seen in phrases like 'hydrochloric acid', 'sulfuric acid', or 'pH value'.
测量土壤的酸碱度对农作物生长至关重要
Measuring the pH value of soil is crucial for crop growth.
Sarcastic or mocking of someone's pedantry, poverty, or a shabby and stingy demeanor, often implying being 'poor and pedantic' or 'shabby and miserly'.
他总是穿着那件破旧的衣服，看起来很穷酸
He always wears that old, tattered shirt, looking rather shabby and stingy.
Refers to a feeling of sorrow, grief, or deep sadness; poignant or heart-wrenching.
回想起那些辛酸的往事，她不禁泪流满面
Recalling those poignant past events, she couldn't help but burst into tears.
Aching, sore, or weak due to fatigue or illness.
长时间坐着不动，我感到腰酸背痛
Sitting still for a long time, I felt my lower back and whole body aching.