Correct
逆耳
/ nìěr /
Strokes
Definition
unpleasant to hear/grates on the ear (of home truths)
Example
As a Verb
offend the ear; be unpleasant to the ear; be grating on the ears
1
Nìěrzhīyán
逆耳之言
advice or statement unpleasant to the ear; words full of venom and gall
2
Nìěrzhīyán
逆耳之言
valuable advice/statement unpleasant to the ear; valuable words full of venom and gall