卧薪尝胆

wò xīn cháng dǎn

Rare

Definitions

1. lit. to sleep on brushwood and taste gall (like King Gou Jian of Yue 勾踐|勾践[gōu jiàn]), in order to recall one's humiliations) (idiom)
2. fig. to maintain one's resolve for revenge
3. lit. to lie on firewood and taste gall (idiom); fig. suffering patiently, but firmly resolved on revenge

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Child Words of 卧薪尝胆

to taste; to try (food)

gall bladder

to lie

firewood; fuel