blunt and frank; forthright
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
reckless and straightforward; blunt and frank
Describes a person's temperament that is both forthright and somewhat lacking in tact or consideration. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context.
Tā他
xìng性
qíng情
lǔ鲁
zhí直
，
shuō说
huà话
cóng从
bù不
guǎi拐
wān弯
mò抹
jiǎo角
。
He is blunt and frank by nature, and never beats around the bush when speaking.
Lǔ鲁
zhí直
de的
gè个
xìng性
shǐ使
tā他
zài在
zhí职
chǎng场
shàng上
chī吃
le了
hěn很
duō多
kuī亏
。
His blunt and frank personality caused him to suffer many losses in the workplace.
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Suī虽
rán然
tā他
shuō说
huà话
lǔ鲁
zhí直
，
dàn但
xīn心
dì地
shàn善
liáng良
。
Although he speaks bluntly, he has a kind heart.