疾苦

guān xīn rén jiān jí kǔ

关心人间疾苦

be concerned about the weal and woe of the people

zuò wéi guān yuán tā què cóng bù guān xīn qún zhòng de jí kǔ

作为官员他却从不关心群众的疾苦。

As an official, he is never concerned about the weal and woe of the masses.

tā zǒng shì bǎ qún zhòng de jí kǔ fàng zài xīn shang

他总是把群众的疾苦放在心上。

He always has the well-being of the masses at heart.

rěn shòu jí kǔ

忍受疾苦

endure sufferings

tā guò zhe qīng qiú féi mǎ de shēng huó zěn me néng zhī dào mín jiān de jí kǔ

他过着轻裘肥马的生活，怎么能知道民间的疾苦？

He lead a luxurious life. How can he know the hardships of the people?

zhèng fǔ yīng gāi jié lì jiǎn qīng jí kǔ

政府应该竭力减轻疾苦。

The government should endeavor to mitigate distress.