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call a spade a spade in Chinese

call a spade a spade in Chinese is 实话实说.

call a spade a spade in Chinese

实话实说

verb

Pronounced: shí huà shí shuō

(idiomatic) To put it bluntly, to be outspoken; to speak the truth, to say things as they really are.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Chinese translations

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What is "call a spade a spade" in Chinese?

"call a spade a spade" in Chinese is 实话实说.

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"call a spade a spade" in Chinese is 实话实说, pronounced "shí huà shí shuō".

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