逆耳

nì ěr

Dictionary entry

unpleasant to hear

What does 逆耳 mean?

逆耳 (nì ěr) has the following dictionary meaning.

1unpleasant to hear

2grates on the ear (of home truths)

Character breakdown

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逆nìcontrary · opposite 耳ěrear · handle (archaeology)

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逆耳

nì ěr

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