Bitter

可恨

kěhèn

(hateful or hostile)

可惡 /可恶

kěwù

(hateful or hostile)

嚴酷 /严酷

yánkù

(harsh, piercing or stinging)

心酸

xīnsuān

(cynical and resentful)

懷敵意 /怀敌意

huáidíyì

(hateful or hostile)

苦

kǔ

(having an acrid taste)

苦

kǔ

(harsh, piercing or stinging)

苦澀 /苦涩

kǔsè

(having an acrid taste)

苦啤酒

kǔpíjiǔ

(liquid or powder used in mixed drinks or as tonic)