gwat6 leoi4 ceoi4倔檑槌
Jyutpinggwat6 leoi4 ceoi4
Yalegwaht lèuih chèuih
Definition
Blunt, tactless, or speaking straight to the point without considering other people's feelings.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This term describes a communication style that is intentionally or unintentionally abrasive. It implies a lack of social grace where the speaker prioritizes their own directness over the listener's emotional comfort. It is often used to describe someone who lacks tact or behaves in a stubborn, unyielding manner during conversation.
Examples
He speaks very bluntly and always upsets people.
Related words
Common phrases
to speak bluntly
to have a blunt personality
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being honest or sincere. It carries a negative connotation of being rude or insensitive, so it should not be used to describe someone who is merely being straightforward in a polite or professional way.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
