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坦率

tǎn shuài

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • frank (discussion)
  • blunt
  • open

Definition

坦率指人直言不讳,诚实直爽的性格或态度。

Frankness; candidness; straightforwardness.

Usage

常用于形容人的说话方式或性格,强调不隐瞒、不拐弯抹角。

Often used to describe a person's way of speaking or character, emphasizing no concealment and no beating around the bush.

Examples

  • 1 他性格坦率,从不隐瞒自己的想法。 (He is frank in character and never hides his thoughts.)
  • 2 坦率地说,我认为这个计划有问题。 (Frankly speaking, I think there is a problem with this plan.)
  • 3 她的坦率让很多人感到舒适。 (Her frankness makes many people feel comfortable.)
  • 4 我们需要一次坦率的谈话来解决问题。 (We need a frank conversation to solve the problem.)
  • 5 坦率地承认了自己的错误。 (He frankly admitted his mistake.)

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