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吃哑巴亏
吃啞巴虧
chīyǎbakuī
1. to be forced to suffer in silence
2. unable to speak of one's bitter suffering

Character Breakdown

吃
chī
to eat; to drink; to suffer, to endure, to bear
HSK 1 6 丶
哑
yǎ
dumb, mute, hoarse
HSK 6 9 丶
巴
bā
to desire, to wish for
HSK 5 4 丶
亏
kuī
to lose, to fail; loss, damages; deficient
HSK 5 3 丶

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