苦尽甘来 bittersweet
Explanation
形容在经历了长时间的困苦之后，终于迎来了美好的时光。
Describes that after a long period of hardship, one finally enjoys good times.
Origin Story
从前，在一个偏远的小村庄里，住着一位名叫李大壮的年轻人。他从小就失去了父母，靠着自己辛勤劳作，艰难地生活着。有一天，他外出打工，途中遭遇了强盗，被抢走了所有的钱财，还受了重伤。李大壮伤愈后，决心重新开始，他来到一座繁华的大城市，寻找机会。然而，城市里竞争激烈，他四处碰壁，始终找不到合适的工作。李大壮经历了无数次的失败，尝尽了人情冷暖，但他始终没有放弃希望，他相信只要努力，总有一天会苦尽甘来。功夫不负有心人，经过不懈的努力，李大壮终于找到了一份稳定的工作，并逐渐积累了财富。他终于过上了衣食无忧的生活，还娶了一位贤惠的妻子，生了一个可爱的儿子。从此，李大壮一家过上了幸福美满的生活。
Once upon a time, in a remote village, there lived a young man named Li Dazhuang. He lost his parents at a young age and had to work hard to make a living. One day, while he was looking for work, he was robbed by bandits who took all his money and seriously injured him. After Li Dazhuang recovered from his injuries, he decided to start over. He went to a bustling big city to find opportunities. However, competition in the city was fierce, and he was rejected everywhere and couldn't find a suitable job. Li Dazhuang experienced countless failures and tasted the bitterness of life, but he never gave up hope. He believed that if he worked hard, he would one day reap the rewards. His hard work paid off, and finally Li Dazhuang found a stable job and gradually accumulated wealth. He finally lived a carefree life, married a loving wife, and had a lovely son. From then on, Li Dazhuang and his family lived a happy and fulfilling life.
Usage
这个成语常用来形容经历过艰苦之后，最终获得了成功或者幸福。
This idiom is often used to describe that after a difficult time, one finally achieves success or happiness.
Examples
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经过多年的努力，他终于苦尽甘来，事业蒸蒸日上。
jing guo duo nian de nu li, ta zhong yu ku jin gan lai, shi ye zheng zheng ri shang.
After years of hard work, he finally got his reward, and his career is flourishing.
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创业初期总是艰辛的，但只要坚持，苦尽甘来，最终会收获成功。
chuang ye chu qi zong shi jian xin de, dan zhi yao jian chi, ku jin gan lai, zui zhong hui shou huo cheng gong.
The early stage of entrepreneurship is always difficult, but as long as you persevere, you will reap the rewards and eventually succeed.