苦涩 meaning and pronunciation

苦涩
Simplified word
苦澀
Traditional word

苦涩 English definition

kǔ sè

  • bitter and astringent
  • pained
  • agonized

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  • 苦 (kǔ): bitter; hardship; pain; to suffer; to bring suffering to; painstakingly;
  • 涩 (sè): astringent