English–Chinese
“bitter in the mouth” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkǒu kǔ
Example
吃了药后我觉得口苦。chī le yào hòu wǒ jué de kóu kǔ
After taking the medicine, I feel a bitter taste in my mouth.
How to say “bitter in the mouth” in Chinese
“Bitter in the mouth” in Chinese is 口苦 (kǒu kǔ).
The mouth temporarily carries a bitter flavor from something recently eaten or drunk.
Example sentences with 口苦
早上起床时有时会有口苦的感觉。zǎo shàng qǐ chuáng shí yǒu shí huì yǒu kóu kǔ de gǎn jué
Sometimes my mouth tastes bitter when I wake up in the morning.
Tips for using 口苦
- In everyday conversation, a time or cause phrase makes this symptom more informative, especially when the sensation follows food, drink, or medicine.