English–Chinese
“straightforward” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingěng zhí
Example
他说话很耿直，从不拐弯抹角。tā shuō huà hěn gěng zhí cóng bù guǎi wān mò jiǎo
He speaks very directly and never beats around the bush.
How to say “straightforward” in Chinese
“Straightforward” in Chinese is 耿直 (gěng zhí).
A person or speaking style that goes straight to the point, with little social padding or hidden calculation.
Example sentences with 耿直
他对客户说话耿直，但很诚恳。tā duì kè hù shuō huà gěng zhí dàn hěn chéng kěn
He speaks very directly to customers, but he is very sincere.
Tips for using 耿直
- In everyday conversation, 耿直 (gěngzhí, "candid") can praise refreshing openness or gently criticize a lack of tact, so the surrounding tone matters.