"learn the hard way" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 喫苦頭才學會
• 喫一塹長一智

Definition

透過經歷問題、錯誤或困難，而不是輕鬆被教導，來瞭解某事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這個習語較口語化，常用來表達自己因為喫虧或犯錯才瞭解某事。多用於個人經歷，有時帶點無奈或幽默。

Examples

He had to learn the hard way not to touch the stove.

他不得不**喫苦頭才學會**不要碰爐子。

Sometimes you have to learn the hard way what is right.

有時候你得**喫苦頭才學會**什麼是對的。

She learned the hard way that cheating is not the answer.

她**喫苦頭才學會**作弊不是辦法。

I didn't listen to advice and had to learn the hard way.

我沒聽話，只能**喫一塹長一智**。

Kids often learn the hard way why rules exist.

小孩常常**喫苦頭才學會**為什麼會有規則。

You only forget your umbrella once—you learn the hard way!

傘只會忘帶一次，你就會**喫一塹長一智**！