忠言逆耳

zhōng yán nì ěr

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Definitions

  1. 1. loyal advice jars on the ears (idiom)

Child Words of 忠言逆耳

逆
nì

contrary

忠
zhōng

loyal

忠言
zhōng yán

sincere advice; heartfelt exhortation

耳
ěr

ear

言
yán

words

逆耳
nì ěr

unpleasant to hear