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frank and outspoken (idiom) · straight speaking · to say what one thinks

心直口快
xīn zhí kǒu kuài
x+īn·1st tonezh+í·2nd tonek+ǒu·3rd tonek+uài·4th tone
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
(idiom) to get straight to the point单刀直入dān dāo zhí rùto speak bluntly (idiom) · not to mince words直言不讳zhí yán bù huìlit. to open the door and see the mountain; fig. to get right to the point (idiom)开门见山kāi mén jiàn shānto have loose lips嘴快zuǐ kuài(idiom) to blurt out; to let slip (an indiscreet remark)脱口而出tuō kǒu ér chūto blurt out without thinking (idiom)冲口而出chōng kǒu ér chū
Antonyms
to make insinuations · to take an indirect approach (in making inquiries) (idiom)旁敲侧击páng qiāo cè jīto have an ulterior motive (idiom)别有用心bié yǒu yòng xīn