老老实实 (lǎo lǎo shí shí) — (adv./adj.) honestly, earnestly, in a well-behaved manner

Definition

Reduplicated adverb/adjective meaning 'honestly and earnestly' — stronger and more emphatic than 诚实, with a tone of plain, unflashy behavior (no tricks, no shortcuts).

(adv./adj.) honestlyearnestlyin a well-behaved manner

Beispiele

  • 老老实实
    Nǐ lǎo lǎo shí shí dì gào sù wǒ, zhè jiàn shì bú shì nǐ de cuò?
    Tell me honestly, is this matter not your fault?
  • 老老实实
    Tā zhè ge rén lǎo lǎo shí shí, cóng bù shuǎ huā zhāo.
    He is an honest person and never plays tricks.
  • 老老实实
    Zuò xué wèn dé lǎo lǎo shí shí, bù néng jí gōng jìn lì.
    Doing academic research requires earnestness; you can't seek quick success.

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