坦诚 (tǎn chéng) — candid, frank
Definition
坦誠 describes a person or their manner as honest and open about feelings and opinions. Stronger and more about inner sincerity than 坦率 (frank in speech) or 干脆 (just doing it directly).
adjective
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Examples
- 坦诚，。Tā shuō huà hěn tǎn chéng, cóng bù yǐn mán.He speaks very frankly and never hides anything.
- 坦诚。Wǒ men xū yào yí cì tǎn chéng de jiāo liú.We need a frank exchange of views.
- 坦诚。Tā de tǎn chéng tài dù yíng dé le dà jiā de xìn rèn.Her candid attitude won everyone's trust.
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