逆耳

Traditional form:

逆耳

Pinyin (reading):

nì'ěr

Definitions:

• unpleasant to hear
• grates on the ear (of home truths)

Characters:

• 逆 - to disobey, to rebel; traitor, rebel
• 耳 - ear; to hear, to hear of; handle

Traditional characters:

• 逆 - to disobey, to rebel; traitor, rebel
• 耳 - ear; to hear, to hear of; handle