哑巴吃黄连 yǎbachīhuánglián suffer in silence Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 哑巴吃黄连，有苦说不出 yǎbachīhuánglián, yǒukǔshuōbuchū suffer in silence To be forced to endure hardship, injustice, or bitterness without being able to voice one's grievances.