咸酸苦辣 — “The myriad flavors of life”
咸酸苦辣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the myriad flavors of life”. A metaphor for the diverse experiences and emotions encountered throughout one's life, encompassing both pleasures and hardships. Literally, “salty, sour, bitter, spicy”.
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咸酸苦辣 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他一生经历了太多的咸酸苦辣，才有了今天的从容和智慧。
Having experienced all the various flavors of life's hardships and joys, he has gained his current composure and wisdom.
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What does 咸酸苦辣 mean?
咸酸苦辣 (xián suān kǔ là) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the myriad flavors of life”.
How do you pronounce 咸酸苦辣?
咸酸苦辣 is pronounced xián suān kǔ là in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 咸酸苦辣 literally mean?
Literally, 咸酸苦辣 means “salty, sour, bitter, spicy”. It is used to mean “the myriad flavors of life”.
What is the Chinese definition of 咸酸苦辣?
指四种口味。比喻各种世态人情滋味