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bitter

bitter

Meaning of bitter

English

having a strong, often unpleasant taste, like black coffee

中文

有像药或浓咖啡那样的味道

bitter

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈbɪtə/
American English
/ˈbɪtɚ/

bitter with Chinese translation

bitter usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

I don't like bitter coffee.

我不喜欢喝苦的咖啡。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Bitter pills don't taste good.

苦的药片不好吃。

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between bitter, acrid, and astringent

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A
🇬🇧English
acrid

sharp and irritating, mostly smoke or smell

A2rare word

ENThe burnt toast gave off an acrid smell.

A
🇬🇧English
astringent

drying the mouth, like strong tea

A2rare word

ENThe tea was astringent and left my mouth feeling dry.

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What does bitter mean?

having a strong, often unpleasant taste, like black coffee

How do you pronounce bitter?

bitter is pronounced [ˈbɪtə].

How is bitter used in a sentence?

我不喜欢喝苦的咖啡。 Translation: I don't like bitter coffee.

Is bitter part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?

Yes, bitter can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is bitter part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, bitter can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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