苦口婆心
kǔ​kǒu​pó​xīn

to persuade patiently

  • created sense approved 苦口婆心 · kǔ​kǒu​pó​xīn · to persuade patiently — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    苦口婆心

    kǔ​kǒu​pó​xīn

    to persuade patiently

    (idiom) to urge someone with earnest and well-meaning advice; to remonstrate with good intentions like a kind-hearted mother

    苦口 (literal) → 苦口 · kǔ​kǒu · earnestly 婆心 (literal) → 婆心 · pó​xīn · kindheartedness

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