逆耳

nì ěr

Definitions

1. unpleasant to hear
2. grates on the ear (of home truths)

Words Containing 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

Child Words of 逆耳

• 逆 nì: contrary
• 耳 ěr: ear