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Chinese dictionary
adj.blunt; straightforward; frank
他为人坦率热情。
He treats people with candor and sincerity.
双方坦率地交换意见。
The two sides had a frank exchange of views.
我很欣赏他的坦率和睿智。
I was impressed by his straight-forward and intelligent manner.
坦率的答复
frank forward reply
坦率的批评
frankly criticize
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Word usage
- Note"坦率" is different from "坦白" and "坦荡". "坦率" emphasizes frankness and unscrupulousness; "坦白" emphasizes honesty without falsity; "坦荡" emphasizes understanding and tolerance.