豪爽

háoshuǎng
adjective #38,197

Meanings

  1. 1 forthright
  2. 2 outspoken and straightforward
  3. 3 generous and bold in manner

Examples

Tā xìnggé háoshuǎng, péngyǒu tèbié duō.
He has a bold, straightforward personality and lots of friends.
Dōngběi rén pǔbiàn bǐjiào háoshuǎng.
Northeasterners are generally quite forthright.

Tips

culture
A prized character trait in northern China, especially in 东北 and 山东. Implies generosity with money, directness in speech, and readiness to help friends. The opposite is 小气 (stingy) or 扭扭捏捏 (wishy-washy).
usage
Often collocates with 性格 (personality), 出手 (with money/actions), and 喝酒 (drinking — a 豪爽 person downs the cup without hesitation).

Stroke Order

háo
shuǎng