Definition
何苦 (hé kǔ) is a rhetorical adverb meaning 'why bother'—it implies the effort brings unnecessary hardship or suffering. It is emotionally stronger than 何必 (hé bì), which simply says 'there is no need'; 何苦 emphasizes the self-inflicted trouble, not just the lack of necessity.
adverb
(rhetorical adverb) why bother?it's not worth the trouble
Examples
- 何苦？Nǐ hé kǔ měitiān jiābān dào zhème wǎn ne?Why do you bother working overtime until so late every day?
- ，何苦？Wèile zhè diǎn xiǎoshì shēngqì, hé kǔ ne?Getting angry over such a small matter — why bother?
- 何苦？hé kǔ Gēn zìjǐ guò bu qù ne?Why make things hard for yourself?
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