open and aboveboard; frank and upright
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
open and aboveboard; frank and upright; open-hearted and straightforward
formalCommonly used to praise someone's honest and straightforward character, indicating they have no hidden agendas or deceitful behavior. Often applied to personal conduct, official behavior, or competitive practices.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
guāng光
míng明
lěi磊
luò落
，
cóng从
bù不
bèi背
hòu后
yì议
lùn论
bié别
rén人
。
He is open and aboveboard, never gossiping about others behind their backs.
Zuò做
rén人
zuò做
shì事
dōu都
yīng应
gāi该
guāng光
míng明
lěi磊
luò落
，
bù不
yào要
gǎo搞
yīn阴
móu谋
guǐ诡
jì计
。
In dealing with people and handling affairs, one should be open and aboveboard, not engaging in conspiracies and tricks.
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Zhè这
wèi位
zhèng政
zhì治
jiā家
yī一
shēng生
guāng光
míng明
lěi磊
luò落
，
shēn深
shòu受
rén人
mín民
ài爱
dài戴
。
This politician was upright and honest all his life, deeply loved by the people.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
guāng光
míng明
lěi磊
luò落
de地
jìng竞
zhēng争
，
jù拒
jué绝
bù不
zhèng正
dàng当
shǒu手
duàn段
。
We must compete in an open and aboveboard manner, rejecting improper means.