straightforward; frank person
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
straightforward; frank; blunt (in character)
informalDescribes a person who is direct and honest in their dealings, often without hidden motives. Can imply a lack of tact.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
zhí直
xīn心
yǎn眼
de的
rén人
，
shuō说
huà话
cóng从
bù不
guǎi拐
wān弯
mò抹
jiǎo角
。
He is a straightforward person who never beats around the bush when speaking.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
tài太
zhí直
xīn心
yǎn眼
le了
，
róng容
yì易
dé得
zuì罪
rén人
。
This child is too blunt and easily offends people.
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Tā她
xìng性
gé格
zhí直
xīn心
yǎn眼
，
yǒu有
shén什
me么
shuō说
shén什
me么
。
She has a straightforward personality and says whatever is on her mind.
noun
a straightforward person; someone who is frank and direct
informalRefers to a person characterized by straightforwardness, often implying they do not scheme or hide their intentions.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
zhí直
xīn心
yǎn眼
，
cóng从
lái来
bù不
huì会
shuǎ耍
xīn心
yǎn眼
r儿
。
He is a straightforward person who never plays tricks.
Zán咱
men们
dōu都
shì是
zhí直
xīn心
yǎn眼
，
yǒu有
huà话
jiù就
zhí直
shuō说
ba吧
。
We are all straightforward people, so let's speak directly if we have something to say.
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Lǎo老
Zhāng张
shì是
gè个
zhí直
xīn心
yǎn眼
，
shuō说
huà话
cóng从
bù不
cáng藏
zhe着
yē掖
zhe着
。
Old Zhang is a straightforward person who never holds back what he has to say.