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“frankly” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshuō bái le

Example

说白了，我不擅长做饭。shuō bái le wǒ bú shàn cháng zuò fàn

Frankly, I am not good at cooking.

Illustration for 说白了 (frankly)

How to say “frankly” in Chinese

“Frankly” in Chinese is 说白了 (shuō bái le).

A long explanation is compressed into one plain statement.

Full entry for 说白了: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 说白了

说白了，我们应该换个方案。shuō bái le wǒ men yīng gāi huàn gè fāng àn

To put it bluntly, we should change the plan.

Tips for using 说白了

  • In everyday conversation, 说白了 (shuōbáile, "to put it plainly") fits relaxed speech and can sound too blunt for a formal letter or official statement.

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