苦尽甘来

Произношение: kǔ jìn gān lái Буквальное значение: Bitterness ends sweetness comes

Происхождение и использование

This idiom describes bitterness (苦) ending (尽) and sweetness (甘) arriving (来). It offers hope that suffering is temporary and will be followed by better times. The phrase appeared in texts encouraging perseverance through hardship. It reflects the cyclical Chinese understanding of fortune where extremes eventually reverse. Modern usage consoles those in difficulty with the promise that persistence will eventually be rewarded with success or happiness.

Примеры

Английский: "After years of struggle, success finally arrived."

Китайский: 经过多年奋斗，终于苦尽甘来。