苦水

kǔ shuǐ

Dictionary entry

bitter water (e.g. mineral water containing sulfates)

What does 苦水 mean?

苦水 (kǔ shuǐ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1bitter water (e.g. mineral water containing sulfates)

2suffering

3digestive fluids rising from stomach to the mouth

4fig. bitter complaint

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苦kǔbitter · hardship 水Shuǐsurname Shui · Shui ethnic group

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苦水

kǔ shuǐ

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