zhíxìngzi

直性子

Word · Adjective · Noun

straightforward disposition; blunt person

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

having a straightforward disposition; blunt and outspoken

neutral

Describes 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.

2.

noun

a person with a straightforward disposition; a blunt or frank person

neutral

Refers 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.