jau5 wun2 waa6 wun2 jau5 dip6 waa6 dip6有碗話碗，有碟話碟有碗话碗，有碟话碟
Jyutpingjau5 wun2 waa6 wun2 jau5 dip6 waa6 dip6
Yaleyáuh wún wah wún yáuh dihp wah dihp
Definition
To be straightforward and honest, speaking the plain truth without embellishing the facts.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to praise someone for their integrity and lack of pretense. It emphasizes a refusal to sugarcoat or exaggerate, highlighting a personality that values clarity over social niceties. It is often used when someone is being asked to provide an honest opinion or report on a situation without bias.
Examples
He is a very straightforward person who speaks the truth as it is.
Related words
Common phrases
to live life by being straightforward
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being rude or blunt. While it implies directness, it carries a positive connotation of honesty and reliability rather than a lack of manners.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
