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吐苦水

tǔkǔshuǐ

to have bitter digestive fluids rising to the mouth / fig. to complain bitterly / to pour out one's sufferings

Character Breakdown

吐
tǔ
to vomit, to spew out, to cough up; to say
HSK 5
苦
kǔ
bitter; hardship, suffering
HSK 4
水
shuǐ
water, liquid, lotion, juice
HSK 1

Additional Information

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Chinese
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