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逆耳
nì'ěr

unpleasant

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 忠言逆耳 zhōng​yán​nì'ěr jarring advice
    loyal advice jars on the ears (idiom)
  • 逆耳之言 nì'ěr​zhī​yán bitter truths
    Unpleasant but honest remarks or advice that are difficult for the listener to accept.