from the heart; sincere; candid
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to speak from the heart; to be candid and sincere
informalTypically used in expressions like '说句掏心的话' or '掏心窝子' to emphasize sincerity and frankness. Implies revealing one's true feelings without reservation.
Shuō说
jù句
tāo掏
xīn心
de的
huà话
，
nǐ你
zhēn真
bù不
gāi该
nà那
yàng样
duì对
tā他
。
Speaking from the heart, you really shouldn't have treated him that way.
Tā他
duì对
wǒ我
tāo掏
xīn心
tāo掏
fèi肺
，
wǒ我
zěn怎
me么
néng能
huái怀
yí疑
tā他
？
He has been completely open and honest with me—how could I doubt him?
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Zán咱
men们
tāo掏
xīn心
wō窝
zi子
shuō说
，
nǐ你
dào到
dǐ底
zěn怎
me么
xiǎng想
de的
？
Let's be completely honest with each other—what are you really thinking?