用心良苦 yòng xīn liáng kǔ

to give a lot of thought to sth; to ponder earnestly

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to give a lot of thought to sth
  2. 2. to ponder earnestly

Characters

Character Meaning
用 yòng HSK 3
to use; to employ; to have to
心 xīn HSK 3
heart; mind; intention
良 liáng HSK 5
good; very; very much
苦 kǔ HSK 4
bitter; to suffer; hardship