"candour" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 坦率
• 直率

Definition

坦率是指誠實、開誠布公，即使實話可能令人不舒服或困難，也會說出真心話。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式或文學語境。常與“with”連用，如“speak with candour”，比一般“坦率”更強調誠懇和禮貌。英式拼法，美式為“candor”。

Examples

He spoke with candour about his mistakes.

他以**坦率**的態度談論了自己的錯誤。

I appreciate your candour in telling the truth.

我很感激你說實話時的**坦率**。

Her candour made the meeting more productive.

她的**坦率**讓會議更加高效。

Not everyone appreciates candour when it comes to criticism.

並不是每個人在面對批評時都喜歡**坦率**。

It takes candour to admit you don't know something.

承認自己不知道某事需要**坦率**。

What I admire most about her is her candour—she never hides what she feels.

我最欣賞她的一點是她的**坦率**——她從不隱藏自己的感受。