jiào kǔ lián tiān
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  • slcomplain to high heaven; pour out endless grievances; be full of complaints; complain bitterly

    • tā lǎo shì jiào kǔ lián tiān

      老是叫苦连天

      There is no end to his complaints.

    • wǒ men bù yīng gāi yīn wèi qióng ér jiào kǔ lián tiān

      我们应该因为叫苦连天

      We shouldn't complain about being poor.

    • jí shǐ tā zài lèi yě bù jiào kǔ lián tiān

      即使叫苦连天

      He gets even more tired yet he never really grumbles.

    • jiào kǔ lián tiān de wǎng wǎng bù shì zuì chī kuī de rén

      叫苦连天往往吃亏

      Those who cry loudest are not always the most hurt.