意思
Refers to an unpleasant reality that is difficult to accept.
文化背景
In North Indian social circles, using this phrase is often a way to show 'Imaandari' (honesty) even if it hurts. It's a mark of a 'true friend' to tell the 'kadvi sacchai'. The phrase is a staple of 'Social Realism' films. It's often used by the protagonist in a climactic speech to expose the villain's corruption or the society's apathy. In modern Indian offices, this phrase is sometimes used in 'Feedback' sessions, though 'Constructive Feedback' is the official term. It signals a shift from polite corporate-speak to 'real talk'. The concept of 'bitter' being good for you is culturally ingrained. Just as 'Karela' (bitter gourd) is a superfood, 'Kadvi Sacchai' is seen as a 'super-fact' for the mind.
The 'Sach' vs 'Sacchai' trick
If you forget the gender of 'Sacchai', just use 'Sach'. It's masculine and easier to remember: 'Kadva Sach'.
Don't over-use it
If you use this phrase for everything, you will sound like a very pessimistic person. Save it for big, important points.
意思
Refers to an unpleasant reality that is difficult to accept.
The 'Sach' vs 'Sacchai' trick
If you forget the gender of 'Sacchai', just use 'Sach'. It's masculine and easier to remember: 'Kadva Sach'.
Don't over-use it
If you use this phrase for everything, you will sound like a very pessimistic person. Save it for big, important points.
The 'Disclaimer' effect
Use this phrase before giving criticism to a friend. It makes the criticism feel like 'objective reality' rather than a personal attack.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the adjective.
यह एक _________ सच्चाई है कि समय किसी का इंतज़ार नहीं करता।
'Sacchai' is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'Kadvi'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Sach' is masculine, so it takes the masculine adjective 'Kadva'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
In which situation would you say 'यह एक कड़वी सच्चाई है'?
The phrase is used for unpleasant but true facts, like pollution.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या तुम्हें लगता है कि वह झूठ बोल रहा है? B: नहीं, मुझे लगता है कि वह _________ बता रहा है।
The context implies telling a harsh truth as an alternative to lying.
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视觉学习工具
Sach vs. Sacchai
练习题库
4 练习यह एक _________ सच्चाई है कि समय किसी का इंतज़ार नहीं करता।
'Sacchai' is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'Kadvi'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Sach' is masculine, so it takes the masculine adjective 'Kadva'.
In which situation would you say 'यह एक कड़वी सच्चाई है'?
The phrase is used for unpleasant but true facts, like pollution.
A: क्या तुम्हें लगता है कि वह झूठ बोल रहा है? B: नहीं, मुझे लगता है कि वह _________ बता रहा है।
The context implies telling a harsh truth as an alternative to lying.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
14 个问题It's a bit serious, but perfectly fine for deep conversations. For a quick remark, use 'Kadva Sach'.
Because 'Sacchai' is a feminine noun in Hindi. Adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe.
Technically yes, but it's very rare. People usually just say 'Achhi khabar' (Good news) or 'Sukhad anubhav' (Pleasant experience).
Yes, very often. Especially in investigative journalism or opinion pieces about social issues.
The Sanskrit version is 'Katu Satya'. It is used in very formal or spiritual contexts.
Yes, it's very common to say 'यह एक कड़वी सच्चाई है कि हमारा रिश्ता खत्म हो गया है'.
In a literal sense, yes. But in a figurative sense, it means harsh, unpleasant, or painful.
It's a retroflex flap. Curl your tongue back and flick it forward against the roof of your mouth.
Slang would be 'Asli scene' (The real scene) or 'Nangi sacchai' (Naked truth).
Yes, if you are discussing a real challenge or a market reality honestly.
'Sach' is both 'true' (adj) and 'truth' (noun). 'Sacchai' is specifically the abstract noun 'truth/reality'.
Yes, many songs about life's hardships use this concept, even if the exact phrase isn't in the title.
It would sound a bit too dramatic. Better to just say 'Film buri thi' (The movie was bad).
Yes, in Standard Hindi and most dialects like Urdu and Punjabi (Kauri), the 'bitter' metaphor is consistent.
相关表达
सच कड़वा होता है
similarTruth is bitter
आँखें खोलना
builds onTo open someone's eyes
आईना दिखाना
similarTo show the mirror
दूध का दूध, पानी का पानी
contrastClear as day / Absolute justice
सफेद झूठ
contrastA white lie
