Lingaku- see 直截了當|直截了当[zhi2 jie2 liao3 dang4]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- direct and straightforward
- blunt
This phrase describes a way of speaking or acting that is clear and unambiguous, without any unnecessary details or pretense. It implies honesty and directness in communication.
He always expresses his thoughts in a direct and straightforward manner.
This meaning emphasizes a lack of tact or politeness in communication, often resulting in a harsh or rude delivery.
His comments were too blunt, making people uncomfortable.
If you are too blunt, you might hurt others' feelings.
Generated collocations (experimental)
zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当straightforwardshuō huà说话zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当to speak directly and straightforwardlychǔ lǐ处理wèn tí问题zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当to handle issues in a straightforward mannertài du态度zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当an attitude that is direct and to the pointbiǎo dá表达zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当to express something in a direct mannerxíng dòng行动zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当to take action in a straightforward wayfǎn yìng反应zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当to react in a direct mannerjiàn yì建议zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当to make straightforward suggestionshuí dá回答zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当to give direct answersjiāo liú交流zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当to communicate directlyjué cè决策zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当to make direct decisionsyuán zé原则zhí jiē liǎo dàng直接了当to have direct principles