軟磨硬泡 ruǎn mó yìng pào

DEFINITIONS

  1. to coax and pester (idiom)
  2. to wheedle
  3. to cajole

CHARACTERS

軟 ruǎn soft, flexible, pliable; weak
磨 mó
HSK 6
grind; polish; rub; wear out; a millstone
硬 yìng
HSK 5
hard, firm, strong; obstinate
泡 pào
HSK 6
bubbles, suds; blister; soak