苦口婆心 kǔ kǒu pó xīn

to advise patiently and kindly

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 51227th word

Definitions

  1. 1. earnest and well-meaning advice (idiom); to persuade patiently

Characters

Character Meaning
苦 kǔ HSK 4
bitter; to suffer; hardship
口 kǒu HSK 3
mouth
婆 pó HSK 5
grandmother; mother-in-law; matron
心 xīn HSK 3
heart; mind; intention