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艰苦
jiānkǔ
Description
"艰苦"是说生活或工作很难、很辛苦，需要努力和坚持。
"艰苦" means that life or work is difficult and hard, requiring effort and perseverance.
人们常用它来说以前的日子不容易，或者一件事很不好做。
People often use it to say that past days were not easy, or that something is hard to do.
Meanings
艰苦jiānkǔ
difficult and hard; tough (of conditions)
他们的生活很艰苦。
Their life is very hard.
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Notes
- Etymology
艰 (difficult) + 苦 (bitter, hard), two near-synonyms combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
艰苦 stresses harsh conditions and endurance; 辛苦 stresses physical tiredness and effort.
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