坦言 (tǎn yán) — to say candidly, to acknowledge frankly; candid statement, frank words
Definition
坦言 is a formal verb meaning to say something openly and honestly, used in writing or formal speech. Compared with 坦白, it highlights stating one's view frankly rather than confessing wrongdoing.
to say candidlyto acknowledge franklycandid statementfrank words
Examples
- 坦言。Tā tǎn yán zì jǐ bìng bù mǎn yì zhè ge jié guǒ.He candidly said that he was not satisfied with this result.
- ，坦言。Zài huì yì shàng, tā tǎn yán le zì jǐ de zhēn shí xiǎng fǎ.At the meeting, she frankly stated her true thoughts.
- 坦言。Tā de tǎn yán ràng suǒ yǒu rén gǎn dào yì wài.His candid statement surprised everyone.
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