心直口快

xīnzhíkǒukuài

idiom #42,782

Meanings

1 straight heart and quick mouth
2 frank and outspoken
3 says what one thinks

Characters

Examples

她心直口快，有什么说什么。

Tā xīn zhí kǒu kuài, yǒu shénme shuō shénme.

She's blunt and outspoken — says whatever is on her mind.

他心直口快，有时候会得罪人。

Tā xīn zhí kǒu kuài, yǒu shíhou huì dézuì rén.

He's frank to the point that he sometimes offends people.

Tips

usage

Mildly positive or neutral — praises honesty but also hints at lack of tact. Often used to preface or excuse blunt remarks: 我这人心直口快，请别介意.

Stroke Order

心 xīn

直 zhí

口 kǒu

快 kuài