讍 (è) - Direct speech & straightforward words

讍Tone 4

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丁恩

讍 · è

Direct speech;

straightforward words;

blunt and honest expression without embellishment.

Direct speechstraightforward wordsblunt and honest expression without embellishment.

Usage highlights

Direct speechHonest wordsStraightforward adviceBlunt expressionUnadorned speech

Synonyms

  • 直— direct, straightforward
  • 坦— frank, candid
  • 诚— sincere, honest

Antonyms

  • 谄— flattering, sycophantic
  • 媚— fawning, ingratiating
  • 伪— false, hypocritical

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spoke with direct honesty (直言不讳).
  • Her straightforward words were appreciated (她的讍言受到赞赏).
  • The advice was blunt but well-intentioned (忠讍之言).

Collocations

  • Direct speech(讍言)
  • Honest words(忠讍)
  • Straightforward advice(讍谏)
  • Blunt expression(讍直)
  • Unadorned speech(朴讍)

Idioms

  • Straightforward words and honest advice(讍言讍谏)
  • Honest counsel and loyal words(忠讍之言)
  • Direct speech without reservation(直言无讍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 讍 represents the virtue of honest, direct communication in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Valued in contexts requiring frank advice, particularly in official or scholarly settings.
  • Less common in modern usage, often replaced by 谔 or 愕 in contemporary writing.

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