刚直

tā bǐng xìng gāng zhí

他秉性刚直。

He is naturally upright and outspoken.

gāng zhí bù ē

刚直不阿

be upright and never stooping to flattery

tā men gěi rén gāng zhí de yìn xiàng

他们给人刚直的印象。

They give the impression of having rigidity.