Word: 吃苦 (chīkǔ) 吃苦 dictionary entry chīkǔ to bear hardships Full dictionary entry for 吃苦 Example sentences using 吃苦 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他从小就很能吃苦。 Tā cóngxiǎo jiù hěn néng chīkǔ. He has been able to endure hardship since he was a child. 出国留学要有吃苦的准备。 Chūguó liúxué yào yǒu chīkǔ de zhǔnbèi. If you study abroad, you need to be ready for hardship.