zhuōmiànrshang
桌面儿上
open forum; aboveboard; on the table
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
on the table; in open view; a public or formal setting for discussion
neutralOriginally refers to the tabletop surface; figuratively denotes dealing with matters openly and formally rather than in secret. Often used in the context of negotiations, diplomacy, or conflict resolution where transparency is emphasized.
Yǒu有
shén什
me么
wèn问
tí题
zuì最
hǎo好
bǎi摆
dào到
zhuō桌
miàn面
shang上
lái来
tán谈
。
If there are any issues, it's best to bring them to the table for an open discussion.
Tā他
zhǐ只
huì会
shuō说
zhuō桌
miàn面
shang上
de的
huà话
，
tīng听
qǐ起
lái来
yǒu有
dào道
lǐ理
dàn但
yòu又
bù不
dé得
zuì罪
rén人
。
He only speaks diplomatically—sounding reasonable without offending anyone.
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Sī私
xià下
jiě解
jué决
bù不
liǎo了
de的
shì事
，
jiù就
fàng放
dào到
zhuō桌
miàn面
shang上
jiě解
jué决
。
What cannot be resolved privately should be brought into the open for resolution.