Definition & Meaning

1.(of voice) grating on the ear; harsh; jarring; ear-piercing

2.(of words) irritating/unpleasant/harsh to the ear

cì ěr

刺 耳

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1
adj.(of voice) grating on the ear; harsh; jarring; ear-piercing
- zhè shēng yīn tài cì ěr
  这声音太刺耳。
  The sound is too piercing.
synonym
jiān lì尖厉
2
adj.(of words) irritating/unpleasant/harsh to the ear
- tā zhè huà tīng zhe yǒu diǎn r cì ěr
  他这话听着有点儿刺耳。
  His words sounds a bit too sarcastic.
synonym
nán tīng难听 nì ěr逆耳

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