straightforward; direct; blunt
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
straightforward; direct; blunt; to the point
neutralUsed to describe speech or actions that are direct and without beating around the bush. Generally carries a positive or neutral connotation, though it can imply bluntness if used negatively.
Tā他
shuō说
huà话
hěn很
zhí直
jié截
liǎo了
dàng当
，
cóng从
bù不
guǎi拐
wān弯
mò抹
jiǎo角
。
He speaks very straightforwardly, never beating around the bush.
Qǐng请
zhí直
jié截
liǎo了
dàng当
de地
gào告
sù诉
wǒ我
nǐ你
de的
jué决
dìng定
。
Please tell me your decision directly.
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Tā她
zuò做
shì事
zhí直
jié截
liǎo了
dàng当
，
xiào效
lǜ率
hěn很
gāo高
。
She works in a straightforward manner and is very efficient.
Wǒ我
bù不
xǐ喜
huān欢
zhí直
jié截
liǎo了
dàng当
de的
pī批
píng评
，
jí即
shǐ使
shì是
shàn善
yì意
de的
。
I don't like blunt criticism, even if it's well-intentioned.