- 如鲠在喉 rúgěngzàihóu aggrievedfeeling very upset and having a strong urge to express one's displeasure or grievances
- 骨鲠在喉 gǔgěngzàihóu speak outfeeling a strong urge to voice one's thoughts or grievances candidly
- 骨鲠 gǔgěng candid speakeran upright and outspoken person who is not afraid to offer blunt criticism
- 骨鲠之臣 gǔgěngzhīchén outspoken ministerperson one can rely on for candid criticism; an official who provides blunt and honest advice
- 鲠喉 gěnghóu choketo choke on a piece of food etc
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH