苦口婆心 in English ku3 kou3 po2 xin1 Meaning

Meanings

• earnest and well-meaning advice (idiomatic expression); to persuade patiently

Pinyin

ku3 kou3 po2 xin1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

苦ku3bitter 口kou3mouth 婆po2grandmother 心xin1heart