心直口快

xīnzhí-kǒukuài

idiom #42,782

Meanings

HSK 1

她心直口快，有什么说什么。

Tā xīnzhí-kǒukuài, yǒu shénme shuō shénme.

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

HSK 7-9

他心直口快，有时候会得罪人。

Tā xīnzhí-kǒukuài, yǒushíhou huì dézuì rén.

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

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.

心 xīn

直 zhí

口 kǒu

快 kuài