straightforward; outspoken; quick-tempered
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straightforward; outspoken; quick to speak or act
dialectRegional/dialect term, primarily used in northern Chinese dialects. Describes a person who is frank and direct, sometimes to the point of being blunt or impulsive. Can be either neutral or slightly commendatory depending on context.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
kuài快
xing性
rén人
，
xiǎng想
dào到
shén什
me么
jiù就
shuō说
shén什
me么
，
cóng从
bù不
cáng藏
zhe着
yē掖
zhe着
。
He's a straightforward person who says whatever comes to mind and never hides anything.
Xiǎo小
Lǐ李
shì是
gè个
kuài快
xing性
gū姑
niang娘
，
zuò做
shì事
léi雷
lì厉
fēng风
xíng行
，
jué绝
bù不
tuō拖
ní泥
dài带
shuǐ水
。
Xiao Li is a quick-tempered girl who acts swiftly and decisively, never dragging her feet.
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Kuài快
xing性
rén人
suī虽
rán然
róng容
yì易
dé得
zuì罪
rén人
，
dàn但
yě也
zuì最
róng容
yì易
jiāo交
dào到
zhēn真
péng朋
you友
。
Although straightforward people may easily offend others, they also most easily make true friends.