4 characters Idiom and proverb 6 836

Our free resources help you explore Chinese idioms and proverbs. These phrases are full of meaning and widely applicable. Today, we introduce 「危言逆耳」—details below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「危言逆耳」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Honest advice doesn’t sound pleasant.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wēi yán nì ěr

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ngai4 yin4 yik6 yi5

Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.