English–Chinese
“open and honest” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinguāng míng lěi luò
Example
他为人光明磊落，大家都信任他。tā wéi rén guāng míng lěi luò dà jiā dōu xìn rèn tā
He is open and honest, so everyone trusts him.
How to say “open and honest” in Chinese
“Open and honest” in Chinese is 光明磊落 (guāng míng lěi luò).
A straight, well-lit path through a person's dealings, with no hidden turns or crooked steps.
Example sentences with 光明磊落
他在处理问题时总是光明磊落，很快就得到同事的支持。tā zài chú lǐ wèn tí shí zǒng shì guāng míng lěi luò hěn kuài jiù dé dào tóng shì de zhī chí
When he handles problems, he is always open and honest, and he soon gains his colleagues' support.
Tips for using 光明磊落
- English speakers often describe one statement as clear, but this Chinese idiom normally praises a person's overall way of dealing with others.