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苦笑

kǔ xiào·ㄎㄨˇ ㄒㄧㄠˋ

“to force a smile; a bitter laugh; a strained smile made when unhappy or helpless.”

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Having a bitter taste; hardship or suffering; to suffer or endure pain; to toil painstakingly; to be afraid of.

xiào·ㄒㄧㄠˋ

To laugh or smile; to laugh at or mock someone; a polite term used when giving a gift.