倒苦水 dào kǔ shuǐ

to pour out one's grievances

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to pour out one's grievances

Characters

Character Meaning
倒 dào HSK 4
to pour; however; contrary to expectation
苦 kǔ HSK 4
bitter; to suffer; hardship
水 shuǐ HSK 1
water; liquid; beverage