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earnest words offend the ear; good advice is not always pleasant to the ear

zhōng yán nì ěr

忠 言 逆 耳

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slearnest words offend the ear; good advice is not always pleasant to the ear
- liáng yào kǔ kǒu lì yú bìng zhōng yán nì ěr yì yú xíng
  良药苦口利于病，忠言逆耳益于行。
  Bitter medicine cures sickness and unpalatable advice benefits conduct.
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wēi yán nì ěr危言逆耳

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