Zhong Yan Ni Er (loyal words are harsh to the ear) means that honest advice may be unpleasant to hear but is beneficial for self-improvement.
忠言逆耳 (zhōng yán nì ěr) 正直的劝告听起来不顺耳，但有利于改正缺点错误。
| 成语 | 忠言逆耳 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 正直的劝告听起来不顺耳，但有利于改正缺点错误。 |
| 出处 | 《史记·留侯世家》：“忠言逆耳利于行。” |
| 拼音 | zhōng yán nì ěr |
| 拼音码 | zyne |
| 近义词 | 良药苦口、持平之论 |
| 反义词 | 甜言蜜语、花言巧语 |
| 用法 | 主谓式；作谓语、宾语、分句；常与“良药苦口”连用 |
| 英语 | a home truth |
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