straightforward; outspoken; frank
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
straightforward and outspoken; frank and direct
Describes a person who speaks their mind without reservation. Usually carries a positive or neutral connotation, implying honesty and directness, though it can occasionally suggest a lack of tact.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
xīn心
zhí直
kǒu口
kuài快
de的
rén人
，
yǒu有
shén什
me么
jiù就
shuō说
shén什
me么
。
He is a straightforward person who says whatever is on his mind.
Wǒ我
xīn心
zhí直
kǒu口
kuài快
，
nǐ你
bié别
jiè介
yì意
。
I am outspoken, so please don't take offense.
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Tā她
suī虽
rán然
xīn心
zhí直
kǒu口
kuài快
，
dàn但
dōu都
shì是
hǎo好
yì意
。
Although she is blunt, she always means well.