苦海

kǔ hǎi

Dictionary entry

lit. sea of bitterness

What does 苦海 mean?

苦海 (kǔ hǎi) has the following dictionary meaning.

1lit. sea of bitterness

2abyss of worldly suffering (Buddhist term)

3depths of misery

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苦kǔbitter · hardship 海Hǎisurname Hai

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苦海

kǔ hǎi

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