坦率

tǎn shuài

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. frank (discussion)
2. blunt
3. open

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Word relationships

Antonyms

2 items

委婉

wěi wǎn

tactful

形容说话含蓄，不直接

拐弯抹角

guǎi wān mò jiǎo

lit. going round the curves and skirting the corners (idiom)

比喻说话绕弯子，不直截了当

Synonyms

2 items

坦诚

tǎn chéng

candid

形容态度或沟通方式

直率

zhí shuài

candid

指说话直接，不拐弯抹角

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract nouns like 态度 (attitude) or 交谈 (conversation), not typically for concrete objects.

Example Sentences

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他坦率地表达了自己的想法。

He frankly expressed his thoughts.

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Child Words of 坦率

rate

to lead

flat