心直口快

xīnzhí-kǒukuài

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 xīnzhíkǒukuài, 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 xīnzhíkǒukuài, yǒushíhou 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