逆耳 meaning - Chinese-English Dictionary

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MEANING OF 逆耳

逆耳

Definition unpleasant to hear / grates on the ear (of home truths)

Usage

中文释义 ’ěr〈动〉（某些尖锐中肯的话）听起来使人感到不舒服：忠言～｜～之言。

Characters 逆 nì 耳 ěr

COMMON WORDS WITH 逆耳
	忠言逆耳 zhōng yán nì ěr loyal advice jars on the ears (idiom)

	逆耳之言 nì ěr zhī yán speech that grates on the ear (idiom); bitter truths / home truths (that one does not want to hear)

	逆耳忠言 nì ěr zhōng yán Adverse Words

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