直率 (zhí shuài) — frank; candid; straightforward
Definition
Describes a person (or their speech/性格) who says exactly what they think, without softening or hiding their opinion. Positive, warm sense — about honesty in tone, not blunt rudeness.
adjective
frankcandidstraightforward
Examples
- 直率，。Tā hěn zhí shuài, yǒu shén me shuō shén me.He is very frank and says whatever is on his mind.
- 直率。Wǒ xǐ huan tā de zhí shuài xìng gé.I like her straightforward personality.
- 直率，。Tā shuō huà hěn zhí shuài, cóng bù guǎi wān mò jiǎo.He speaks very candidly and never beats around the bush.
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