忆苦饭 yì kǔ fàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. unsavory meal taken in remembrance of past hardships
  2. fig. poor-tasting meal

CHARACTERS

忆 yì
HSK 4
remember, reflect upon; memory
苦 kǔ
HSK 4
bitter; hardship, suffering
饭 fàn
HSK 1
cooked rice; food, meal