Definition
毫不客气 is a fixed four-character phrase meaning 'without any politeness' or 'unrestrained'. It is often used as an adverbial or predicate to describe actions done bluntly or without restraint, especially criticism. It is not a literal 'no trace of politeness' but rather a set expression for doing something rudely or directly.
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without any politenessunrestrainedbluntly
Examples
- 毫不客气。Tā duì wǒ de jiànyì háo bù kè qi de pīpíng le yí dùn.He criticized my suggestion without any politeness.
- 毫不客气。Tā háo bù kè qi de zhǐchū le wǒ de cuòwù.He pointed out my mistake bluntly.
- 毫不客气。Tā háo bù kè qi de jùjué le duìfāng de qǐngqiú.She refused the other party's request without any politeness.
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