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苦中作乐

kǔzhōngzuòlè

Traditional: 苦中作樂

to find joy in sorrows (idiom); to enjoy sth in spite of one's suffering

Character Breakdown

苦
kǔ
bitter; hardship, suffering
HSK 4
中
zhōng
central; center, middle; amidst; to hit (target), to attain; China; Chinese
HSK 1
作
zuò
to make; to write, to compose; to act, to perform
HSK 1
乐
lè
cheerful, happy, laughing; music
HSK 2

Additional Information

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