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Chinese dictionary
aboveboard and straightforward; as open as the day; frank and righteous
我认为这笔生意光明正大,可以和任何人谈。
This business is quite open and aboveboard so far as I'm concerned. I don't care who knows.
人们要光明正大,不要阴谋诡计。
People should play fair and square and not get involved in shady schemes.
他为人光明正大。
He is open and honest with people.
做事光明正大
act squarely and above-board
用光明正大的手段来达到自己的目的
use fair play to gain one's ends
这种把戏不够光明正大!
That was a sneaky trick!
Word usage
- Note"光明正大" is used to describe people and their words and deeds.