酸甜苦辣

suān-tián-kǔ-là

HSK 5Noun1139/1570

Meaning

酸甜苦辣

joys and sorrows of life

Example sentences

  • chángjìnsuāntián 

    Taste life's ups and downs.

  • jīnglesuāntián cáimíngbáishēnghuódezhēn 

    Having experienced the joys and sorrows of life, he finally understood its true meaning.

Usage

the sweets and bitters.