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苦澀
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Taiwan frequency #16,406
苦澀
kǔ sè
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ㄎㄨˇ ㄙㄜˋ
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苦
kǔ
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ㄎㄨˇ
Having a bitter taste; hardship or suffering; to suffer or endure pain; to toil painstakingly; to be afraid of.
澀
sè
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ㄙㄜˋ
Astringent or tart taste; rough or unsmooth texture; obscure or difficult to understand; slow or hesitant speech.