譡 (dǎng) - To speak honestly and directly & to admonish

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譡 · dǎng

To speak honestly and directly;

to admonish;

to criticize frankly.

To speak honestly and directlyto admonishto criticize frankly.

Usage highlights

Candid speechFrank admonishmentHonest criticismDirect adviceStraightforward counselBlunt opinion

Synonyms

  • 谏— to remonstrate; to admonish
  • 诤— to criticize frankly; to admonish
  • 直— straightforward; direct

Antonyms

  • 谄— to flatter; to fawn
  • 谀— to flatter; adulation
  • 媚— to curry favor; toadying

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He admonished his friend frankly (譡言).
  • The minister offered candid advice (譡谏).
  • She spoke with honest criticism (譡论).

Collocations

  • Candid speech(譡言)
  • Frank admonishment(譡谏)
  • Honest criticism(譡论)
  • Direct advice(譡告)
  • Straightforward counsel(譡劝)
  • Blunt opinion(譡议)

Idioms

  • To speak frankly without reservation(直言不譡)
  • Honest words and direct admonishment(譡言直谏)
  • To admonish with straightforward speech(譡论直言)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, frank admonishment was considered a virtue for officials and scholars.
  • The character embodies the Confucian ideal of remonstrance - the duty to correct superiors with honest advice.
  • Historical figures known for 譡 were often respected for their integrity, though sometimes faced political consequences.

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