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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「逆耳之言」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Words that sound unpleasant (mostly referring to sharp, pertinent advice or criticism).
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
nì ěr zhī yán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yik6 yi5 ji1 yin4
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
