直肠子 (zhí cháng zǐ) — (colloquial) a straightforward, outspoken person; someone who says what they think without tact
Definition
A colloquial idiom for someone who is blunt and says exactly what they think, with no tact. Often used to excuse or mildly criticize someone's directness — the tone can be fond or negative depending on context.
idiom
(colloquial) a straightforwardoutspoken personsomeone who says what they think without tact
Examples
- 直肠子，。Tā shì gè zhí cháng zǐ, yǒu shén me shuō shén me.He's a straight-talker — says whatever's on his mind.
- 直肠子，。Tā zhè zhǒng zhí cháng zǐ de xìng gé, yǒu shí hou huì dé zuì rén.Her blunt personality sometimes offends people.
- ，直肠子，。Bié jiè yì, tā jiù shì gè zhí cháng zǐ, méi yǒu è yì.Don't mind him — he's just a straight-talker, no ill intent.
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