Definition
单刀直入 is a chengyu (four-character idiom) that literally means 'with a single knife, go straight in'. It describes a speaking or writing style that goes directly to the core issue without polite preamble or beating around the bush. You can use it as an adverbial (single刀直入地说) or as a predicate (他的讲话单刀直入). It's similar to 'cut to the chase' or 'get straight to the point' in English.
idiom
to get straight to the pointto speak directly and without evasion
Examples
- 单刀直入。Tā chán de zhǐchū le wèntí de guānjiàn.He got straight to the point and pointed out the crux of the problem.
- ，单刀直入，。Zài huìyì shàng, fāyán zhě chán, xiàolǜ hěn gāo.At the meeting, the speaker went straight to the point, which was very efficient.
- ，单刀直入。Wǒ bù xǐhuān rào quānzi, xǐhuān chán de gōutōng.I don't like beating around the bush; I prefer to communicate directly.
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