倾诉 (qīng sù) is a verb meaning 'to confide' or 'to bare one's heart' — to openly and emotionally share inner feelings, worries, or secrets with someone trusted. The character 倾 (qīng) literally means 'to pour out' or 'to lean toward', suggesting intensity and emotional overflow; 诉 (sù) means 'to tell' or 'to express', especially in a plaintive or earnest way. Together, they evoke the image of pouring one’s emotions out like water — not just stating facts, but releasing deep, often vulnerable feelings.

This word is commonly used in contexts involving close relationships: talking to a friend after a breakup, sharing stress with a parent, or seeking comfort during hardship. It carries warmth and intimacy, implying both trust in the listener and emotional courage from the speaker. While it can appear in writing and speech, it’s more literary or expressive than everyday colloquial verbs like 说 (shuō) or 讲 (jiǎng), and rarely appears in formal reports or business settings.