straightforward; direct; blunt
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
straightforward; direct; blunt; point-blank
Used to describe speech, manner, or attitude that is direct and without euphemism. Often interchangeable with 直截了当.
Tā他
zhí直
jié捷
biǎo表
míng明
le了
tài态
dù度
，
bù不
tóng同
yì意
zhè这
gè个
fāng方
àn案
。
He stated his position directly, disagreeing with this proposal.
Shuō说
huà话
zhí直
jié捷
gù固
rán然
shuǎng爽
kuai快
，
dàn但
yǒu有
shí时
yě也
huì会
shāng伤
rén人
。
Speaking bluntly is certainly refreshing, but it can sometimes hurt others.
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Qǐng请
zhí直
jié捷
gào告
su诉
wǒ我
，
nǐ你
dào到
dǐ底
xiǎng想
yào要
shén什
me么
。
Please tell me directly what exactly you want.