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坦白
tǎnbái
Description
"坦白"的意思是把心里的想法或做错的事情老老实实地说出来。
"坦白" means to honestly express your thoughts or admit mistakes.
它也可以形容一个人很直接、不隐瞒。
It can also describe a person who is straightforward and not secretive.
Meanings
坦白tǎnbái
to confess; to speak frankly
他向老师坦白了自己的错误。
He confessed his mistake to the teacher.
坦白tǎnbái
frank; honest; candid
她是一个很坦白的人。
She is a very frank person.
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Notes
- Etymology
坦 means flat/open and 白 means clear/plain, together suggesting an open, unhidden heart.
- Nuance
坦白 often implies admitting something you'd rather hide, stronger than plain 诚实.
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