state explicitly; speak frankly
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to say explicitly; to state clearly; to speak frankly
Often used when contrasting with implication or hinting, or when discussing sensitive matters that are usually left unsaid.
Zhè这
shì事
bù不
biàn便
yú于
míng明
shuō说
。
This matter is not convenient to state explicitly.
Huà话
lǐ里
suī虽
méi没
míng明
shuō说
，
xīn心
lǐ里
què却
yǒu有
xiǎng想
fǎ法
。
Although it wasn't stated explicitly in words, there were thoughts in his mind.
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Nǐ你
yǒu有
shén什
me么
yì意
jiàn见
jiù就
míng明
shuō说
，
bié别
guǎi拐
wān弯
mò抹
jiǎo角
。
If you have any opinions, just say them explicitly; don't beat around the bush.