"to tell the truth" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 说实话

Definition

这是在你想表达诚实或承认真实情况时使用的短语，通常在说一些令人生疑或难以启齿的话前用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常在口语和非正式场合用，多置于句首以表达坦率。跟'说实在的'差不多，但语气不会太生硬。

Examples

To tell the truth, I don’t like chocolate.

**说实话**，我不喜欢巧克力。

To tell the truth, I forgot your birthday.

**说实话**，我忘了你的生日。

To tell the truth, I’m a little nervous about the exam.

**说实话**，我有点紧张考试。

To tell the truth, I didn’t really understand what she meant.

**说实话**，我其实没太懂她的意思。

To tell the truth, I haven’t finished the project yet.

**说实话**，我还没完成那个项目。

To tell the truth, I’d rather stay home tonight.

**说实话**，我今晚宁愿待在家。