Definition
This chengyu means 'to speak openly and honestly, with complete sincerity and fairness'. Literally 'open sincerity, display fairness', it emphasizes transparent, upfront communication without hidden motives. You often use it in serious discussions, negotiations, or when building trust in relationships.
f.e.
to speak frankly and sincerelyopen and honest communication
Examples
- 开诚布公，。Dàjiā kāi chéng bù gōng de tán le yí cì, wèntí hěn kuài jiù jiějué le.Everyone spoke frankly once, and the problem was solved quickly.
- 开诚布公，。Wǒmen xūyào kāi chéng bù gōng de gōutōng, cáinéng xiāochú wùhuì.We need to communicate openly to eliminate misunderstandings.
- 开诚布公。Tā zài huìyì shàng kāi chéng bù gōng de biǎodá le zìjǐ de yìjiàn.He frankly expressed his own opinions at the meeting.
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