straightforward disposition; blunt person
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
having a straightforward disposition; blunt and outspoken
neutralDescribes a person's character or manner of speaking. Often implies frankness to the point of being tactless.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
zhí直
xìng性
zi子
，
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.
Tā她
xìng性
gé格
zhí直
xìng性
zi子
，
dé得
zuì罪
le了
bù不
shǎo少
rén人
。
Her blunt personality has offended quite a few people.
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Wǒ我
jiù就
xǐ喜
huan欢
zhí直
xìng性
zi子
de的
rén人
，
xiāng相
chǔ处
bù不
lèi累
。
I just like straightforward people; they're not exhausting to be around.
noun
a person with a straightforward disposition; a blunt or frank person
neutralRefers to the person themselves rather than the characteristic.
Lǎo老
Lǐ李
shì是
gè个
zhí直
xìng性
zi子
，
yǒu有
shén什
me么
shuō说
shén什
me么
。
Old Li is a blunt person who says whatever is on his mind.
Wǒ我
men们
lǎo老
bǎn板
shì是
gè个
zhí直
xìng性
zi子
，
pī批
píng评
rén人
cóng从
bù不
liú留
qíng情
miàn面
。
Our boss is a straightforward person who never spares anyone's feelings when criticizing.
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Tā他
shì是
gè个
zhí直
xìng性
zi子
，
nǐ你
bié别
gēn跟
tā他
jì计
jiào较
。
He is a blunt person; don't take it personally.