逆耳之言

逆耳之言
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speech that grates on the ear (idiom); bitter truths

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    speech that grates on the ear (idiom); bitter truths

    • Harsh words that grate on the ear are beneficial for one's actions.

  2. noun

    home truths (that one does not want to hear)

    • Words that are harsh to the ear are beneficial for action.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Going against the direction of others is the meaning of the character 逆.

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