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光明磊落

guāng míng lěi luò

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • open and candid (idiom); straightforward and upright

Definition

形容心地光明，言行正大，没有不可告人的事。

Open and aboveboard; having an upright and honest character.

Usage

用于形容人品行端正，光明正大，不搞阴谋诡计。常作谓语、定语。

Used to describe a person of upright character, open and honest, without deceit. Often used as predicate or attribute.

Examples

  • 1 他做事一向光明磊落，从不背后搞小动作。 (He always acts openly and aboveboard, never playing tricks behind others' backs.)
  • 2 我们要做一个光明磊落的人，不要隐瞒真相。 (We should be a person of integrity, not hiding the truth.)
  • 3 在商业竞争中，也应该保持光明磊落的态度。 (In business competition, one should also maintain an open and upright attitude.)
  • 4 这位官员光明磊落，深受百姓爱戴。 (This official is honest and upright, deeply loved by the people.)
  • 5 他们的合作光明磊落，没有任何私下交易。 (Their cooperation is open and aboveboard, with no under-the-table deals.)

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