辛
spicy; hard; bitter; eighth heavenly stem; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadjective
pungent; spicy; hot (taste)
Describes the pungent, spicy taste of food.
Sichuan cuisine has a very spicy taste.
This seasoning has too strong a spicy taste.
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Spicy food can irritate the stomach.
He likes to eat spicy hot pot.
This dish is spicy but not drying, very delicious.
adjective
hard; laborious; toilsome
Describes work that requires great effort.
Farmers' work is very hard.
He finally succeeded after years of hard work.
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Although this job is hard, it is very meaningful.
Our parents have endured a lot of hardships for us.
He persisted in completing the task despite hardships.
adjective
bitter; painful; sad
literaryDescribes emotional pain or sorrow.
A bitter expression appeared on his face.
This movie tells a bitter story.
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She couldn't help crying when recalling her past bitter experiences.
He struggled to contain his inner bitterness and continued working.
The bitterness in life has made him stronger.
noun
surname Xin
Used as a Chinese family name.
My teacher's surname is Xin.
Mr. Xin is the manager of our company.
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The surname Xin is not very common in China.
Teacher Xin didn't come to class today.
Do you know anyone from the Xin family?
noun
eighth of the ten Heavenly Stems
technicalUsed in traditional Chinese calendar and divination.
Xin is the eighth of the Heavenly Stems.
The Heavenly Stems include Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui.
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In the Ganzhi calendar system, Xin can combine with Earthly Branches.
People born in the Xinyou year belong to the Monkey zodiac sign.
The character Xin is carved on this ancient stone tablet.