Definition
直肠子 is a colloquial noun (儿语/口语) that describes a person who is straightforward, outspoken, and says exactly what they think without filtering — literally 'straight intestine'. It's used affectionately or teasingly to label someone who lacks tact but is honest and guileless. You can say someone is 直肠子 or call them 一个直肠子的人. It's not a formal term — use it in casual conversation about personality.
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(colloquial) a straightforwardoutspoken personsomeone who says what they think without tact
Examples
- 直肠子，。Tā shì ge zhí cháng zǐ, yǒu shénme shuō shénme.He's a straight-talker — says whatever's on his mind.
- 直肠子，。Tā zhè zhǒng zhí cháng zǐ de xìnggé, yǒu shíhou huì dézuì rén.Her blunt personality sometimes offends people.
- ，直肠子，。Bié jièyì, tā jiù shì ge zhí cháng zǐ, méiyǒu èyì.Don't mind him — he's just a straight-talker, no ill intent.
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