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辛酸 (xīn suān) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

辛酸 (xīn suān) is a Chinese word: bitter and painful. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 辛酸

形 xíng adjective

bitter and painful

她向我诉说了多年来的辛酸经历。

tā xiàng wǒ sù shuō le duō nián lái de xīn suān jīng lì

She told me about her bitter and painful experiences over the years.

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Word breakdown

辛 xīn — hardship, bitterness, suffering

Words with this character (3)

酸 suān — sourness, sadness, aching pain

Words with this character (3)
  • 1 酸奶 suān nǎi — yogurt HSK 4
    • 酸 sour, indicating the fermented/tangy quality
    • 奶 milk, indicating the dairy base
    Example

    我每天早上都喝酸奶。

    wǒ měi tiān zǎo shang dōu hē suān nǎi

    I drink yogurt every morning.

  • 2 酸甜苦辣 suān tián kǔ là — the joys and sorrows of life HSK 5
    • 酸 sour; represents sadness and difficulties
    • 甜 sweet; represents happiness and joy
    • 苦 bitter; represents hardship and suffering
    • 辣 spicy; represents intense and challenging experiences
    Example

    在国外生活，我尝遍了酸甜苦辣。

    zài guó wài shēng huó wǒ cháng biàn le suān tián kǔ là

    Living abroad, I've experienced all the ups and downs of life.

  • 3 心酸 xīn suān — sad; grieved; sorrowful HSK 7
    • 心 heart; represents the emotional or mental aspect
    • 酸 sour; represents the bitter, painful quality of the emotion
    Example

    看到他独自一人的背影，我感到很心酸。

    kàn dào tā dú zì yī rén de bèi yǐng wǒ gǎn dào hěn xīn suān

    Seeing his lone figure from behind, I felt very sad.

Structure & writing
1 辛 xīn — pungent; spicy
辛 is a component in 9 characters
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辣 là spicy; pungent (like ginger, garlic, or chili pepper)
HSK 5
辞 cí wording; diction; elegant language
HSK 7
宰 zǎi to oversee; to preside over 瓣 bàn petal, one of the segments forming a corolla 辜 gū crime; guilt 辟 pì incisive; penetrating; profound 辨 biàn to distinguish; to differentiate
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辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands

consists of

1.1 立 lì — to stand; to stand upright
立 is a component in 17 characters
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位 wèi position; location 站 zhàn to stand upright with feet on the ground
HSK 3
接 jiē to approach; to come into contact with 音 yīn sound; pronunciation
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亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 垃 lā used in 垃圾 (lājī): ① garbage, refuse ② (attributive) worthless or harmful 拉 lā to pull toward oneself or drag along 竞 jìng competition; to compete against each other 童 tóng child; young kid
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辛 xīn pungent; spicy
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竖 shù upright, vertical, perpendicular to the ground (opposite of '横') 端 duān upright; proper 粒 lì small round or tiny fragment-shaped object
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毅 yì resolute, firm and unwavering in purpose 泣 qì to weep silently or softly 竣 jùn to complete; to finish (a task or project) 竭 jié to exhaust, use up completely
1.2 十 shí — ten (the number 9+1)
十 is a component in 29 characters
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什 shén see "什么": ① interrogative pronoun; ② indefinite reference; ③ universal reference (used before 也/都); ④ surprise or dissatisfaction; ⑤ reproach; ⑥ disagreement; ⑦ non-exhaustive enumeration 卖 mài to sell; to exchange goods, skills, or labor for money (opposite of 买) 早 zǎo morning
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妻 qī wife (opposite of 夫)
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南 nán south (one of the four cardinal directions, opposite of north) 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲)
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克 kè to be able to; can 博 bó abundant; plentiful 叶 yè leaf (of a plant) 戴 dài to wear or put on (something on the head or body) 支 zhī to prop up; to support
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毕 bì to finish, to conclude 汁 zhī juice; liquid containing certain substances 章 zhāng a section or chapter of music, poetry, or prose 计 jì to calculate; to reckon 质 zhì fundamental nature of a thing 辛 xīn pungent; spicy 针 zhēn needle or pin (slender metal tool with a point and eye or hook, used for sewing or knitting)
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华 huá referring to China 协 xié harmonious; in accord 古 gǔ ancient; of a bygone era, opposite of 'present' 盾 dùn shield (ancient protective weapon used in battle) 索 suǒ thick rope or chain
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裁 cái to arrange and select (mostly used in literary arts)
HSK 6
德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 截 jié to cut off; to sever (something long and slender)
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卉 huì general term for various plants (esp. ornamental grasses and flowers) 卑 bēi low; lowly 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze

Stroke order

2 酸 suān — acid (chemistry: compound that ionizes to produce hydrogen ions, neutralizes bases, reacts with metals to produce salts and hydrogen gas)

酸 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 酉 yǒu — tenth of the twelve Earthly Branches
酉 is a component in 19 characters
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酒 jiǔ alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grains or fruit
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酸 suān acid (chemistry: compound that ionizes to produce hydrogen ions, neutralizes bases, reacts with metals to produce salts and hydrogen gas) 醒 xǐng to sober up; to regain consciousness after intoxication, anesthesia, or coma
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配 pèi to marry (of a man and woman) 醉 zuì drunk; intoxicated from excessive drinking
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酱 jiàng fermented paste condiment made from beans or wheat (e.g. yellow bean paste, sweet bean paste) 酷 kù cruel, brutal, savage 醋 cù vinegar (sour condiment made by fermenting grains such as sorghum or rice)
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蘸 zhàn to dip into (a liquid, powder, or paste) 酌 zhuó to pour (wine); to drink (wine) 酗 xù to act wildly drunk 酝 yùn to brew wine 酣 hān drinking to one's heart's content
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酥 sū food made from the skin of curdled cow's or goat's milk; clarified butter (ancient usage) 酪 lào semi-solid or solid dairy product made from animal milk (cheese, curd, etc.) 酬 chóu remuneration; payment for labor 酵 jiào fermentation; chemical decomposition of organic substances by enzymes or fungi, used in leavening bread, brewing wine, etc.; the fungi that cause fermentation are called '酵母菌' (yeast) 酿 niàng to brew or ferment (using fermentation) 醇 chún (lit.) strong-flavored liquor
2.2 夋 qūn — moving slowly and gracefully; leisurely in gait
夋 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 4
酸 suān acid (chemistry: compound that ionizes to produce hydrogen ions, neutralizes bases, reacts with metals to produce salts and hydrogen gas)
HSK 7
俊 jùn handsome; good-looking (opposite of ugly) 唆 suo to instigate; to incite someone to do wrong 峻 jùn high and steep (of a mountain) 梭 suō shuttle (weaving tool on a loom that carries the weft thread through the warp, thick in the middle and pointed at both ends, typically made of hard wood; also called 梭子) 竣 jùn to complete; to finish (a task or project)
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骏 jùn fine horse; steed

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