苦
kǔ
👉 Bitter
📘 E.g. sentence:
这杯咖啡太苦了。
zhè bēi kā fēi tài kǔ le 。
📖 E.g. paragraph:
我今天尝试了一种新的茶叶，发现它有一点苦味。我喜欢喝甜的饮料，所以这种茶叶对我来说有点难喝。我觉得苦味太重了，下次还是选择甜一点的茶叶比较好。
wǒ jīn tiān cháng shì le yī zhǒng xīn de chá yè ， fā xiàn tā yǒu yì diǎn kǔ wèi 。 wǒ xǐ huān hē tián de yǐn liào ， suǒ yǐ zhè zhǒng chá yè duì wǒ lái shuō yǒu diǎn nán hē 。 wǒ jué de kǔ wèi tài zhòng le ， xià cì hái shì xuǎn zé tián yì diǎn de chá yè bǐ jiào hǎo 。
📂 Topic: 基本形容词
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Learn Chinese smartly with AI: ask for synonyms, antonyms, and simple examples
When learning a Chinese word, don’t stop at just its basic meaning. You can ask AI for synonyms and antonyms, along with short, simple example sentences. For instance, when studying the word 开心 (happy), you can ask: “What are some similar or opposite words to 开心?” – AI might suggest 高兴 (similar), 难过 (opposite), and give a short sentence like “我今天很开心。” (I’m very happy today). This approach helps you build vocabulary in depth, understand subtle differences in meaning, and respond more quickly when speaking Chinese. Seeing various expressions for the same idea makes it easier to remember naturally and apply flexibly, helping you learn faster and retain longer.
Ask AI about character structure – understand deeply and remember longer
When learning a new Chinese character, don’t just memorize the pronunciation and meaning — instead, ask AI what components the character is made of, what each part means, and how they combine to form the full meaning. For example, when learning 河 (river), you can ask AI: “What are the parts of the character 河 and why does it mean ‘river’?” AI will explain that it consists of the 氵 (water radical) and the phonetic component 可, giving clues about both meaning and pronunciation. This way of learning helps you grasp the inner logic of Chinese characters, rather than rote memorization. It makes it easier to remember long-term and even guess the meanings of similar-looking characters.
Learn through full sentences – understand Chinese culture and speak naturally
Instead of memorizing individual words, you should learn through full, commonly used sentences in everyday life. For example, rather than just learning 吃 (“to eat”), learn the phrase 你吃饭了吗？ (“Have you eaten?”) — which is not only a question, but also a common way to greet someone in Chinese culture. Learning through sentences helps you understand how native speakers truly express themselves, how words fit into real situations, and how politeness and friendliness are shown. Ask AI: “What do Chinese people usually say in this situation?” to get natural phrases that help you communicate like a native, instead of translating word by word.
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