忠言逆耳

zhōng yán nì ěr

定義

1. loyal advice jars on the ears (idiom)

忠言逆耳 の構成語

• 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