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黄连
huáng​lián

goldthread

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 哑巴吃黄连 yǎ​ba​chī​huáng​lián suffer in silence
    To have no choice but to bear grievances or hardships without being able to speak out or complain.
  • 哑巴吃黄连，有苦说不出 yǎ​ba​chī​huáng​lián, yǒu​kǔ​shuō​bu​chū suffer in silence
    To be forced to endure hardship, injustice, or bitterness without being able to voice one's grievances.