耿直

gěng zhí

HSK 7–9

Meaning

（性格）正直，坦率。

(Character) honest, upright, and straightforward.

用于形容人的性格特点，强调不拐弯抹角、坚持原则。

Used to describe a person's character, emphasizing being straightforward and adhering to principles.

1 他性格耿直，从不阿谀奉承。 (He is straightforward and never flatters others.)
2 耿直的人往往容易得罪人，但也很可靠。 (Straightforward people often offend others, but they are also very reliable.)
3 她的耿直赢得了大家的信任。 (Her honesty earned everyone's trust.)
4 虽然小李说话耿直，但句句在理。 (Although Xiao Li speaks bluntly, every word makes sense.)
5 在职场中，耿直的性格有时候需要适当调整。 (In the workplace, a straightforward personality sometimes needs to be adjusted appropriately.)

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