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药石之言
yào​shí​zhī​yán

salutary advice

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
药石之言 藥石之言 yào​shí​zhī​yán
salutary advice
exhortations or advice that is unpalatable but helpful, like medicine or acupuncture; words intended to urge someone to correct their mistakes

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Synonym

  • 良药苦口 liáng​yào​kǔ​kǒu
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