Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Frank and straightforward; candid and honest: Describes a person's character or manner of speaking as being direct, sincere, and without deceit or evasion.
   • Upright and honest; having integrity: Refers to a person who is morally principled and acts with rectitude.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy là một người rất thản bạch, luôn nói lên sự thật. (He is a very frank person, always speaking the truth.)
  • Lời thản bạch của cô ấy giúp giải quyết mâu thuẫn. (Her candid words helped resolve the conflict.)
  • Chúng tôi cần một cuộc đối thoại thản bạch về vấn đề này. (We need a frank dialogue about this issue.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered literary and formal. It is often used to describe virtuous character, particularly in historical or ethical discussions, rather than in casual conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Thẳng thắn (adj): straightforward, blunt. This is a more common synonym in everyday speech.
  • Cô ấy rất thẳng thắn trong ý kiến. (She is very straightforward in her opinions.)

Synonyms

• Frank: open, honest, and direct in speech or writing.
• Candid: truthful and straightforward; frank.
• Upright: strictly honorable or honest.
• Forthright: direct and outspoken.

Related Idioms

• Nói thản bạch: to speak frankly.
  • Để tôi nói thản bạch, kế hoạch này có nhiều rủi ro. (Let me speak frankly, this plan has many risks.)