No. 18,983 in Korean
씁쓸한
"씁쓸한" means "bitter" or "slightly unpleasant."
In a sentence
그는 자신의 실수를 씁쓸하게 인정했다.
He acknowledged his mistake with some bitterness.
The word '씁쓸하게' here shows a feeling of regret and a somewhat bittersweet acknowledgment of an error.
씁쓸한 인생의 경험도 좋은 교훈이 된다.
Bitter life experiences can also serve as good lessons.
The word '씁쓸한' is used to describe life experiences that were bitter or unpleasant, emphasizing a negative but reflective emotional tone.
이 차는 맛이 씁쓸해서 좋아.
I like this tea because its taste is bitter.
The word '씁쓸해서' here refers to the taste of the tea, showcasing the literal meaning of bitterness in flavor.
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