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老实说

lǎo shí shuō

English translation of 老实说

honestly

The Chinese term '老实说' is an adverb which is often used in the context of conversations. Like 'honestly' in English, it is used to express sincerity and candidness, often before revealing a truth, opinion, or fact that might otherwise be difficult to share.


Example sentences using: 老实说

老实说,我对此一无所知。

lǎo shí shuō,wǒ duì cǐ yī wú suǒ zhī.

English translation of 老实说,我对此一无所知。

Honestly, I know nothing about it.

This sentence is used to admit one's ignorance on a particular subject or topic.

老实说,我并不喜欢这个主意。

lǎo shí shuō,wǒ bìng bù xǐ huan zhè ge zhǔ yì.

English translation of 老实说,我并不喜欢这个主意。

Honestly, I don't like this idea.

The speaker is expressing their dislike towards an idea in a frank way.

他老实说并不怕他们的威胁。

tā lǎo shí shuō bìng bù pà tā men de wēi xié.

English translation of 他老实说并不怕他们的威胁。

He honestly said he wasn't afraid of their threats.

The quote indicates that the person is not fazed or intimidated by someone's threats.

我必须老实说,我对这个项目有些不满。

wǒ bì xū lǎo shí shuō,wǒ duì zhè ge xiàng mù yǒu xiē bù mǎn.

English translation of 我必须老实说,我对这个项目有些不满。

I must honestly say, I am somewhat unsatisfied with this project.

This sentence expresses dissatisfaction with a project in a straightforward manner.

老实说,他们的表演真的很棒。

lǎo shí shuō,tā men de biǎo yǎn zhēn de hěn bàng.

English translation of 老实说,他们的表演真的很棒。

Honestly, their performance was really great.

This expresses admiration for a performance in a sincere way.

老实说,我们很需要你的帮助。

lǎo shí shuō,wǒ men hěn xū yào nǐ de bāng zhù.

English translation of 老实说,我们很需要你的帮助。

Honestly, we really need your help.

Here, the sentence communicates a need for assistance in a candid manner.

老实说,他的建议对我帮助很大。

lǎo shí shuō,tā de jiàn yì duì wǒ bāng zhù hěn dà.

English translation of 老实说,他的建议对我帮助很大。

Honestly, his suggestion was very helpful to me.

This conveys gratitude for a helpful suggestion in a straightforward way.

老实说,我对这样的行为很失望。

lǎo shí shuō,wǒ duì zhè yàng de xíng wéi hěn shī wàng.

English translation of 老实说,我对这样的行为很失望。

Honestly, I'm very disappointed with such behavior.

The speaker is expressing disappointment with someone's behavior in a sincere way.

老实说,我们真的做得很好。

lǎo shí shuō,wǒ men zhēn de zuò dé hěn hǎo.

English translation of 老实说,我们真的做得很好。

Honestly, we did really well.

The phrase shows pride and satisfaction with a job well done in a straight forward manner.

老实说,我觉得我会失败。

lǎo shí shuō,wǒ jué de wǒ huì shī bài.

English translation of 老实说,我觉得我会失败。

Honestly, I feel like I will fail.

This is a straightforward way to express feelings of potential failure or defeat.

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