The meaning of Joy in Bitterness is to find joy in the midst of hardship.

From: Song Chen Zao, "Eight Songs on Traveling to Ling Shan with Chen Zai Huang Shu", self-notes: "Zai Yun: 'We can say that we are busy to take time out of our busy lives, and enjoy ourselves in the midst of bitterness.'"

Translation: zai yun: we can be said to be busy, barely seeking joy for ourselves in the midst of hardship.

Near synonyms: self-satisfied, unchanged, forced smile, busy in the midst of hardship

Expanded:

Near synonyms for "pleasure in bitterness"

1. Self-gratification

Explanation: one gets pleasure from it.

From: Ming Tao Zongyi, Dropout Records, Volume 20: "The White Plume Sparrow is born in the land of Wuhuan Shuo Desert, where the male and female chirp in unison and enjoy themselves."

Translation: The white-plumed sparrow is born in the land of the Wuhuan desert, and the male and female chirp together, from getting pleasure.

2. Not changing its happiness

Explanation: Not changing its own happiness. It means to be in a difficult situation and still be happy.

From: Confucius - Spring and Autumn "Analects of Confucius - Yongya": "A little food, a little drink, in the ugly alley, people can not be disturbed, back out does not change their happiness."

Translation: life, a spoonful of drink, in the ugly alley, people can't bear to be disturbed, in a difficult situation is still very happy.

3, forced smile

Interpretation: the heart is not happy, but the face barely put on a joyful smile.

From: Qing Pu Songling, "Liaozhai Zhiyi - Shao female": "'You cunning rabbit three grottoes, why return to?' Chai bent not right. The female elbow, Chai began to force a smile."

Translation: You cunning rabbit three holes, what is going on? Chai bowed his head and did not answer. Your side, Chai Tingbin heart is not happy, but the face barely put on a joyful smile.