自讨苦吃

自讨苦吃自討苦吃 tǎo chī ㄗˋ ㄊㄠˇ ㄎㄨˇ ㄔ zi6 tou2 fu2 hek3

  • (idiom) to ask for trouble; to make a rod for one's own back

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 自 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown