坦言

tǎn yán

HSK 7–9

Meaning

坦白地说，直言不讳。

To speak frankly; to say something openly and honestly.

常用于表示某人坦诚地表达自己的观点或事实，通常用于正式或严肃的场合。

Often used to indicate that someone expresses their views or facts honestly, typically in formal or serious contexts.

1 他坦言自己犯了一个错误。 (He frankly admitted that he made a mistake.)
2 她坦言对这个项目没有信心。 (She confessed that she had no confidence in this project.)
3 专家坦言，这个问题短期内难以解决。 (Experts frankly stated that this problem is difficult to solve in the short term.)
4 在采访中，他坦言自己的职业生涯并不顺利。 (In the interview, he openly said that his career has not been smooth.)
5 他坦言对未来的计划还不确定。 (He admitted that his future plans are still uncertain.)
6 这位作家坦言自己的作品受到很多批评。 (The writer frankly acknowledged that his work has received much criticism.)

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