口 快 心 直

kǒu kuài xīn zhídictionary entry

see 心直口快[xīn zhí kǒu kuài]

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

口快心直口快心直 [kou3 kuai4 xin1 zhi2] /see 心直口快[xin1 zhi2 kou3 kuai4]/

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Reference information

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Character information

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口
kǒu
mouth / classifier for things with mouths (people, domestic animals, cannons, wells etc) / classifier for bites or mouthfuls
快
kuài
rapid / quick / speed / rate / soon / almost / to make haste / clever / sharp (of knives or wits) / forthright / plainspoken / gratified / pleased / pleasant
心
xīn
heart / mind / intention / center / core / CL:顆|颗[kē],個|个[gè]
直
zhí
straight / to straighten / fair and reasonable / frank / straightforward / (indicates continuing motion or action) / vertical / vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters
Zhí
surname Zhi / Zhi (c. 2000 BC), fifth of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yán dì] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shén nóng] Farmer God

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