情话刺耳凉话刺心
[qíng huà cì ĕr liáng huà cì xīn]
'Qínghuà cì ěr liánghuà cì xīn' translates to 'Sweet Talk Stings Ears, Harsh Words Pierces Heart.' It describes how sweet or affectionate words can sometimes feel superficial or insincere, while harsh but honest words deeply affect us emotionally.