chī​kǔ​tou

pay dearly

  • created sense approved 吃苦头/吃苦頭 · chī​kǔ​tou · pay dearly

    吃苦头 / 吃苦頭

    chī​kǔ​tou

    pay dearly

    to suffer consequences for one's actions or learn a lesson the hard way

    傲慢的家伙终究会吃苦头的。

    expression

    created sense

  • created sense approved 吃苦头/吃苦頭 · chī​kǔ​tou · suffer

    吃苦头 / 吃苦頭

    chī​kǔ​tou

    suffer

    to endure hardship, physical pain, or difficulty

    攀登这座高山让他吃了不少苦头。

    created sense