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逆耳之言

逆
耳
之
言
speech that grates on the ear (idiom); bitter truths / home truths (that one does not want to hear)

Characters and words in 逆耳之言

逆
nì = ni + Ø4
contrary / opposite / backwards / to go against / to oppose / to betray / to rebel
Add a new mnemonic for 逆 = 屰 + 辶
逆
耳
unpleasant to hear / grates on the ear (of home truths)
耳
ěr = Ø + Ø3
ear / handle (archaeology) / and that is all (Classical Chinese)
Add a new mnemonic for 耳 =
之
zhī = zh + Ø1
(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de5]) / him / her / it
Add a new mnemonic for 之 = 丶 + Z
言
yán = y + an2
words / speech / to say / to talk
Add a new mnemonic for 言 = 亠 + 二 + 口

Words with 逆耳之言

逆耳之言 is not used as a component in another word.

Sentences with 逆耳之言

逆耳之言 currently does not appear in any sentence.
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