honest and upright; straightforward
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
simple and honest yet upright; straightforward and guileless
Describes a person's character as being both unsophisticated, honest, and morally upright. Often implies a person who speaks bluntly but without malice.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
zhuàng壮
zhí直
，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
xìn信
rèn任
。
He is honest and upright in his dealings, and is deeply trusted by everyone.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
rén人
xìng性
gé格
zhuàng壮
zhí直
，
yǒu有
shén什
me么
shuō说
shén什
me么
。
This old man has a straightforward character, saying whatever comes to his mind.
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Zhuàng壮
zhí直
de的
gè个
xìng性
yǒu有
shí时
huì会
ràng让
rén人
wù误
huì会
，
dàn但
qí其
shí实
tā他
méi没
yǒu有
è恶
yì意
。
A blunt personality can sometimes be misunderstood, but actually he means no harm.