"directness" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 直接性
• 坦率

Definition

直接性是指在言语或行为上诚实、清晰、直接，不隐藏真实想法的品质。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

在商业或西方文化中，直接性通常被看作是优点，但在一些亚洲文化中可能被认为不礼貌。常见搭配有“我很欣赏你的直接性”。与“委婉”相对。

Examples

I like your directness when you speak.

我喜欢你说话的**直接性**。

His directness can sometimes be surprising.

他的**直接性**有时会让人吃惊。

We appreciate your directness in this matter.

我们感谢你在这件事上的**直接性**。

Sometimes her directness comes off as a bit harsh, even though she means well.

有时她的**直接性**会让人觉得有点生硬，虽然她是好心。

In business, directness is often seen as a strength.

在商业中，**直接性**通常被视为一种优势。

His directness makes it easy to know where you stand with him.

他的**直接性**让你很容易明白自己的处境。