How common it is
酸甜苦辣 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say suāntiánkǔlà slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
酸甜苦辣比喻生活中的各种经历和感受。
Suāntiánkǔlà bǐyù shēnghuó zhōng de gèzhǒng jīnglì hé gǎnshòu.
Life's ups and downs metaphorically refers to various experiences and feelings in life.
Context note
学习新东西时，我们会遇到酸甜苦辣，但坚持就会进步。
Xuéxí xīn dōngxi shí, wǒmen huì yùdào suāntiánkǔlà, dàn jiānchí jiù huì jìnbù.
When learning new things, we encounter life's ups and downs, but persistence leads to progress.
5 examples
学骑自行车有酸甜苦辣，但学会后很开心。
xué qí zì xíng chē yǒu suān tián kǔ là， dàn xué huì hòu hěn kāi xīn。
Learning to ride a bike has ups and downs, but it's fun after learning.
朋友一起分享酸甜苦辣，友谊更深厚。
péng yǒu yì qǐ fēn xiǎng suān tián kǔ là， yǒu yì gèng shēn hòu。
Sharing life's ups and downs with friends deepens friendship.
比赛中有酸甜苦辣，重要的是努力过。
bǐ sài zhōng yǒu suān tián kǔ là， zhòng yào de shì nǔ lì guò。
There are ups and downs in competitions; what matters is having tried.
成长的过程充满酸甜苦辣。
chéng zhǎng de guò chéng chōng mǎn suān tián kǔ là。
The process of growing up is full of life's ups and downs.
妈妈做的菜里有酸甜苦辣的味道。
mā ma zuò de cài lǐ yǒu suān tián kǔ là de wèi dào。
Mom's cooking has the flavors of sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy.
5 mini stories
小文学画画经历了酸甜苦辣。他画不好时难过，画好时开心。
xiǎo wén xué huà huà jīng lì le suān tián kǔ là。 tā huà bù hǎo shí nán guò， huà hǎo shí kāi xīn。
Xiao Wen experiences ups and downs learning to draw. He is sad when he draws poorly and happy when he draws well.
小强参加跑步比赛有酸甜苦辣。他摔倒了但坚持跑完。
xiǎo qiáng cān jiā pǎo bù bǐ sài yǒu suān tián kǔ là。 tā shuāi dǎo le dàn jiān chí pǎo wán。
Xiao Qiang has ups and downs in the running race. He falls but keeps running to the end.
小芳学钢琴尝到酸甜苦辣。她练习很累，但弹奏时很快乐。
xiǎo fāng xué gāng qín cháng dào suān tián kǔ là。 tā liàn xí hěn lèi， dàn tán zòu shí hěn kuài lè。
Xiao Fang tastes ups and downs learning piano. She is tired from practice but happy when playing.
小军和弟弟一起玩有酸甜苦辣。他们吵架又和好。
xiǎo jūn hé dì di yì qǐ wán yǒu suān tián kǔ là。 tā men chǎo jià yòu hé hǎo。
Xiao Jun and his little brother have ups and downs playing together. They argue and then make up.
小美种花体验了酸甜苦辣。花枯萎时她伤心，开花时她高兴。
xiǎo měi zhǒng huā tǐ yàn le suān tián kǔ là。 huā kū wěi shí tā shāng xīn， kāi huā shí tā gāo xìng。
Xiao Mei experiences ups and downs growing flowers. She is sad when flowers wilt and happy when they bloom.