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Yalejōu yuh
Definition
Bitter experience; an unfortunate encounter.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to negative or unfortunate life events rather than just any general experience. It carries a sense of sympathy or gravity, often used when discussing someone's hardships or trauma. While it functions as a noun, it is rarely used to describe trivial daily occurrences.
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ci3次chiExamples
He feels very sad whenever he talks about that bitter experience from the past.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe neutral or positive experiences like a trip or a new job. For general experiences, use 經歷 instead.
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Grammar guides
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