心酸

xīnsuān

feeling sad; heartache; bitter sorrow

HSK 7-9

Pronunciation

xīnsuān

想起过去的艰辛，他心中不禁一阵心酸。

xiǎng qǐ guòqù de jiānxīn, tā xīnzhōng bùjīn yī zhèn xīnsuān.

Recalling past hardships, he couldn't help feeling a wave of heartache.

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