直截了当 (zhí jié liǎo dàng) — direct and straightforward; blunt
Definition
A four-character idiom for speaking or acting 'straightforward and blunt,' with no beating around the bush. Often pairs with 说话 or 地-modified verbs (e.g. 回答, 解决) to describe a direct manner.
idiom
direct and straightforwardblunt
Examples
- 直截了当，。Tā shuō huà zǒng shì fēi cháng zhí jié liǎo dàng, cóng bù guǎi wān mò jiǎo.He always speaks very directly, never beating around the bush.
- 直截了当，。Wǒ men xū yào zhí jié liǎo dàng dì jiě jué zhè ge wèn tí, bié tuō yán le.We need to solve this problem directly, don't delay any more.
- 直截了当。Tā de zhí jié liǎo dàng de huí dá ràng suǒ yǒu rén dōu hěn jīng yà.His straightforward answer surprised everyone.
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