straightforward person
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
a blunt or straightforward person; one who speaks one's mind
Metaphorically compares such a person to a straight tube or cylinder, emphasizing their directness, lack of hidden agendas, and inability to be tactful or evasive. Often used with a slightly humorous or affectionate tone.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
zhí直
tǒng筒
zi子
，
shuō说
huà话
zuò做
shì事
cóng从
lái来
bù不
huì会
guǎi拐
wān弯
mò抹
jiǎo角
。
He is a straightforward person who never beats around the bush when speaking or doing things.
Wǒ我
zhè这
rén人
shì是
gè个
zhí直
tǒng筒
zi子
，
yǒu有
shén什
me么
jiù就
shuō说
shén什
me么
，
nǐ你
bié别
jiè介
yì意
。
I am a blunt person who says whatever is on my mind, so please don't take offense.
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Zhí直
tǒng筒
zi子
suī虽
rán然
róng容
yì易
dé得
zuì罪
rén人
，
dàn但
xiāng相
chǔ处
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
qīng轻
sōng松
。
Although straightforward people may easily offend others, they are easy to get along with.