C1 Expression 正式

यह एक कड़वा सच है।

yah ek kadwa sach hai.

It's a bitter truth.

意思

An unpleasant reality that is difficult to accept.

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文化背景

The concept of 'Satya' (Truth) is one of the five Yamas in Yoga philosophy. However, the 'bitterness' acknowledges that humans are often in 'Maya' (illusion) and finding the truth requires breaking through that comfort. The 'bitter truth' is a central plot device in 'Angry Young Man' films of the 70s, where the protagonist uncovers the corruption of the system. Parents often use this phrase when giving life advice to children, emphasizing that the world is competitive and difficult. In the startup culture of Bangalore or Gurgaon, 'bitter truth' is often used in 'post-mortems' of failed projects to encourage radical honesty.

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Agreement is Key

Always remember 'Sach' is masculine. If you use 'Sachai', change 'Kadva' to 'Kadvi'.

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Don't Overuse

Using this for small things makes you sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.

意思

An unpleasant reality that is difficult to accept.

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Agreement is Key

Always remember 'Sach' is masculine. If you use 'Sachai', change 'Kadva' to 'Kadvi'.

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Don't Overuse

Using this for small things makes you sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.

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The 'Ki' Connector

Most sentences with this phrase use 'कि' (that) to introduce the actual truth. Practice this structure.

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Softening the Blow

Starting with this phrase actually makes you sound more polite in Hindi because you are acknowledging the listener's potential discomfort.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'bitter'.

यह एक ______ सच है कि समय किसी का इंतज़ार नहीं करता।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: कड़वा

Since 'सच' (truth) is a masculine singular noun, the adjective must be 'कड़वा'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a social context?

Select the best option:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: यह एक कड़वा सच है कि प्रदूषण बढ़ रहा है।

The phrase is used for serious, significant, and often ignored realities, not trivial facts or personal preferences.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.

A: क्या तुम्हें लगता है कि वह झूठ बोल रहा है? B: नहीं, मुझे लगता है कि...

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: वह सच बोल रहा है पर यह एक कड़वा सच है।

This response acknowledges the truthfulness while noting its unpleasant nature.

🎉 得分: /3

视觉学习工具

练习题库

3 练习
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'bitter'. Fill Blank B1

यह एक ______ सच है कि समय किसी का इंतज़ार नहीं करता।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: कड़वा

Since 'सच' (truth) is a masculine singular noun, the adjective must be 'कड़वा'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a social context? Choose B2

Select the best option:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: यह एक कड़वा सच है कि प्रदूषण बढ़ रहा है।

The phrase is used for serious, significant, and often ignored realities, not trivial facts or personal preferences.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response. dialogue_completion C1

A: क्या तुम्हें लगता है कि वह झूठ बोल रहा है? B: नहीं, मुझे लगता है कि...

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: वह सच बोल रहा है पर यह एक कड़वा सच है।

This response acknowledges the truthfulness while noting its unpleasant nature.

🎉 得分: /3

常见问题

10 个问题

It is neutral to formal. You can use it in a newspaper article or a serious talk with a friend.

It is not a standard idiom. Instead, use 'सुखद सत्य' (Pleasant truth).

'Sach' is usually a specific fact, while 'Sacchai' is the abstract concept of truth or reality.

Because 'Sach' is a masculine noun in Hindi.

Yes, if you are asked about a challenge or a failure, it shows maturity to acknowledge a 'bitter truth'.

Not exactly, but 'असली बात' (the real matter) is a more casual way to say something similar.

Yes, the 'bitter' part implies that the truth is unpleasant or difficult to accept.

You can say 'सच कड़वा होता है' (Truth is bitter) or 'सच चुभता है' (Truth pricks).

Yes, frequently in songs about heartbreak or social injustice.

No, for food you just say 'यह कड़वा है'. Adding 'सच' makes it metaphorical.

相关表达

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कड़वी सच्चाई

synonym

Bitter reality

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अप्रिय सत्य

formal equivalent

Unpleasant truth

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नग्न सत्य

similar

Naked truth

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सच का सामना करना

builds on

To face the truth

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मीठा झूठ

contrast

Sweet lie

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