讜 (dǎng) - Candid, honest, outspoken & frank and upright speech or counsel

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讜 · dǎng

Candid, honest, outspoken;

frank and upright speech or counsel;

principled and direct expression.

Candid, honest, outspokenfrank and upright speech or counselprincipled and direct expression.

Usage highlights

Candid wordsFrank discussionHonest counselOutspoken officialUpright speechLoyal admonition

Synonyms

  • 直— straightforward, direct
  • 正— upright, correct
  • 忠— loyal, faithful

Antonyms

  • 谄— flattering, sycophantic
  • 佞— glib, artful
  • 谀— fawning, obsequious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for his candid advice (讜言).
  • The official presented a frank remonstration (讜论).
  • We need honest and upright counsel (讜议).

Collocations

  • Candid words(讜言)
  • Frank discussion(讜论)
  • Honest counsel(讜议)
  • Outspoken official(讜臣)
  • Upright speech(讜辞)
  • Loyal admonition(忠讜)

Idioms

  • Loyal words and candid advice(忠言讜论)
  • Frank admonitions and honest counsels(讜言嘉论)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 讜 embodies the Confucian ideal of the virtuous minister who offers honest, even critical, advice to the ruler for the good of the state.
  • Historically associated with officials who risked their positions to speak truth to power.
  • Represents a classical value of integrity in speech and political discourse.

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