诉苦

sù kǔ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to grumble
2. to complain
3. grievance

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 吐苦水 tǔ kǔ shuǐ 吐苦水 tǔ kǔ shuǐ to have bitter digestive fluids rising to the mouth 诉说苦衷: to have bitter digestive fluids rising to the mouth
• 诉冤 sù yuān 诉冤 sù yuān to complain 诉说冤屈: to complain

Synonyms

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• 抱怨 bào yuàn 抱怨 bào yuàn to complain 表达不满: to complain

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“向”搭配，如“向某人诉苦”，表示向人诉说苦恼。

Example Sentences

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他经常向朋友 诉苦 。

He often complains to his friends.

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Child Words of 诉苦

• 苦 苦 kǔ: bitter
• 诉 诉 sù: to complain