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Jyutpingzik6 coeng4 zik6 tou5

Yalejihk chèuhng jihk tóuh

形容詞

Definition

Straightforward, forthright, and outspoken; saying exactly what is on one's mind without filter or embellishment.

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How it's used

This idiom paints a vivid picture of someone whose thoughts pass directly from their mind to their mouth without any filter or processing. It is often used to describe someone who lacks tact or social grace, even if their intentions are honest. While it can be a compliment for someone who is sincere, it is frequently used as a warning that the person's lack of filter might cause social friction.

Examples

keoi5佢fan6份jan4人zik6直coeng4腸zik6直tou5肚，jau5有me1咩m4唔mun5滿ji3意dou1都wui6會zik6直zip3接gong2講。

He is a straightforward person; he will say it directly if he is unhappy with anything.

nei5你gong2講je5嘢gam3咁zik6直coeng4腸zik6直tou5肚，geng1驚m4唔geng1驚dak1得zeoi6罪jan4人aa4呀？

You talk so forthrightly, aren't you afraid of offending people?

Common phrases

sing3性gaak3格zik6直coeng4腸zik6直tou5肚

to have a straightforward personality

gong2講je5嘢zik6直coeng4腸zik6直tou5肚

to speak in a forthright manner

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with being honest or truthful in a neutral sense. It specifically highlights the lack of social filtering, so it often carries a slightly negative connotation of being blunt or tactless.