苦水

苦水
shuǐ

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

4 meanings
MEANING4 meanings

MEANING

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

  2. suffering

  3. noun

    digestive fluids rising from stomach to the mouth

    • He spat out bitter water.

  4. noun

    fig. bitter complaint

    • He poured out his troubles to me.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

An ancient grass variety carries a bitter, acrid, and harsh taste.

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