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老实
lǎoshi
Description
"老实"是说一个人很诚实，不说谎，也不做坏事。
"老实" means a person is very honest, does not lie, and does not do bad things.
这个词也可以说一个人很听话、很安静，不惹麻烦。
This word can also describe a person who is obedient, quiet, and does not cause trouble.
Meanings
老实lǎoshi
honest; frank; truthful
他是个老实人，从来不骗人。
He is an honest man who never lies.
老实lǎoshi
well-behaved; obedient; docile
孩子们今天很老实，没有吵闹。
The children were very well-behaved today and didn't make noise.
老实说lǎoshi shuō
to be honest; frankly speaking
老实说，我不太喜欢这部电影。
To be honest, I don't really like this movie.
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Notes
- Etymology
老 (adds emphasis/steadiness) + 实 (real, solid), forming an adjective meaning genuine and honest.
- Nuance
unlike 诚实, 老实 can imply someone is simple or naive, sometimes slightly negative.
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