thản bạch
Definition
- 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.)