苦笑 (kǔ xiào) — to force a bitter smile; to give a wry laugh (o…

Definição

苦笑 is a bitter, helpless smile when you feel sad, disappointed, or resigned — different from a real laugh (笑) or a polite smile.

verb

to force a bitter smileto give a wry laugh (often in resignation or disappointment)

苦笑，。
Tā kǔ xiào le yí xià, shén me yě méi shuō.
He gave a bitter smile and said nothing.
，苦笑。
Tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi, tā zhǐ néng kǔ xiào.
After hearing this news, she could only force a bitter smile.
，苦笑。
Miàn duì shī bài, tā kǔ xiào zhe yáo le yáo tóu.
Facing failure, he shook his head with a bitter smile.

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