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忠言逆耳
zhōngyánnìěr
1. loyal advice jars on the ears (idiom)

Character Breakdown

忠
zhōng
loyalty, devotion, fidelity
HSK 6 8 丶
言
yán
words, speech; to speak, to say
HSK 4 7 丶
逆
nì
to disobey, to rebel; traitor, rebel
HSK 6 9 丶
耳
ěr
ear; to hear, to hear of; handle
HSK 3 6 丶

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