Definition
开门见山 is a four-character idiom (成语) with a vivid literal image: 'open the door and see the mountain.' It means to speak or go directly to the point without any unnecessary introduction or beating around the bush. Used in both formal and informal settings when you want to be straightforward.
idiom
to come straight to the pointto be direct and upfront
Examples
- 开门见山，。Tā zhège rén xǐhuān kāi mén jiàn shān, bú làngfèi shíjiān.He's the kind of person who likes to come straight to the point and doesn't waste time.
- ，开门见山，。Kāihuì de shíhou, wǒmen zuìhǎo kāi mén jiàn shān, zhíjiē tǎolùn wèntí.During the meeting, it's best to come straight to the point and discuss the issues directly.
- 开门见山，。Tā de fāyán kāi mén jiàn shān, dàjiā dōu míngbai le tā de yìsi.His speech came straight to the point, and everyone understood his meaning.
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