Meaning of 诤言
诤言 means candid words of admonition; frank advice intended to correct someone's faults. Pronounced zhèng yán.
- candid words of admonition; frank advice intended to correct someone's faults
Definitions & Examples
Tā他
gǎn敢
yú于
zhí直
yán言
jìn进
jiàn谏
，
duō多
cì次
shàng上
shū书
zhèng诤
yán言
。
He dared to speak frankly and remonstrate, submitting candid admonitions in memorials many times.
Liáng良
yào药
kǔ苦
kǒu口
lì利
yú于
bìng病
，
zhèng诤
yán言
nì逆
ěr耳
lì利
yú于
xíng行
。
Good medicine tastes bitter but helps cure illness; candid advice grates on the ear but helps conduct.
Zhè这
xiē些
zhèng诤
yán言
suī虽
rán然
cì刺
ěr耳
，
què却
shì是
wèi为
le了
tā他
hǎo好
。
These frank admonitions, though harsh to the ear, are for his own good.