No. 2,549 in Chinese
直言
To speak directly or frankly.
In a sentence
他直言自己并没有获得该职位。
He candidly admitted that he didn't get the position.
In this sentence, "直言" is used to describe openly expressing one's opinion without reservation or concealment.
她直言不讳地指出了这项计划的缺陷。
She bluntly pointed out the flaws in the plan.
Here, "直言" implies speaking frankly and boldly about defects or challenges, emphasizing a straightforward criticism.
在会议上，他总是直言不讳地提出自己的建议。
In the meeting, he always straightforwardly presented his suggestions.
"直言" in this context refers to the act of expressing one's ideas or recommendations openly and without hesitation.
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