honest and straightforward; say what one thinks
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to say what one thinks; to be honest and straightforward
formalUsed to describe someone whose words match their thoughts, indicating honesty and lack of deception. Often used as a compliment.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
xīn心
kǒu口
rú如
yī一
，
cóng从
bù不
shuō说
jiǎ假
huà话
。
He is honest and straightforward, never telling lies.
Zuò做
rén人
yīng应
gāi该
xīn心
kǒu口
rú如
yī一
，
bù不
néng能
dāng当
miàn面
yī一
tào套
bèi背
hòu后
yī一
tào套
。
One should say what one thinks and not be two-faced.
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Zhè这
wèi位
lǐng领
dǎo导
xīn心
kǒu口
rú如
yī一
，
shēn深
shòu受
qún群
zhòng众
ài爱
dài戴
。
This leader is honest and straightforward, deeply loved by the masses.