逆耳

nìěr

逆耳 — nìěr

  1. unpleasant to hear; grates on the ear (of home truths)

    他的批评虽然逆耳,但很有道理。 tā de pīpíng suīrán nìěr dàn hěn yǒu dàolǐ — His criticism, though unpleasant to hear, is very reasonable.