直说

直說

zhíshuō

verb #3,828

Meanings

1 to speak frankly
2 to say directly
3 to be straightforward

Characters

straight; direct

to say; to speak

Examples

HSK 1

有什么话你就直说吧。

Yǒu shénme huà nǐ jiù zhíshuō ba.

Just say whatever you have to say directly.

HSK 1

我直说了，你别生气。

Wǒ zhíshuō le, nǐ bié shēngqì.

I'll be straightforward - don't get upset.

Tips

usage

直说 is often used as a request or encouragement: 你直说吧 (just say it straight). It pairs well with 恕我直言 (forgive my bluntness) for a more formal register.

Stroke Order

直 zhí

说 shuō