Definition
verb
to force a bitter smileto give a wry laugh (often in resignation or disappointment)
Examples
- 苦笑，。Tā kǔ xiào le yíxià, shénme yě méi shuō.He gave a bitter smile and said nothing.
- ，苦笑。Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā zhǐ néng kǔ xiào.After hearing this news, she could only force a bitter smile.
- ，苦笑。Miànduì shībài, tā kǔ xiào zhe yáo le yáo tóu.Facing failure, he shook his head with a bitter smile.
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