thuốc đắng đã tật, sự thật mất lòng
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A proverb suggesting that honest words can be unpleasant to hear, but they are beneficial.
vi Dù lời tôi nói có thể khó nghe, nhưng thuốc đắng đã tật, sự thật mất lòng.
en Though my words may be hard to hear, truth offends but is beneficial.
A saying that implies sincere criticism, though painful, is necessary to correct faults.
vi Anh nên lắng nghe ý kiến của mọi người vì thuốc đắng đã tật, sự thật mất lòng.
en You should listen to everyone's opinions because truth hurts but helps correct faults.