光明正大 open and aboveboard
Explanation
光明正大，指的是行为坦荡，没有阴暗的角落。它强调的是一种坦诚正直、磊落大方的品质。
Open and aboveboard refers to behavior that is open and honest, without any dark corners. It emphasizes qualities of honesty, integrity, and generosity.
Origin Story
从前，在一个繁华的集市上，有两个商人摆摊售卖货物。第一个商人，他的摊位摆放得杂乱无章，货物价格也乱七八糟，他总是偷偷摸摸地做一些小动作，以次充好，欺骗顾客。而第二个商人，他的摊位摆放得整洁有序，价格也标注得清清楚楚，他总是光明正大，诚实待人。顾客们很快便发现，第二个商人的货物质量更好，价格更合理，口碑自然也就越来越好，生意也越来越兴隆。第一个商人眼看着自己的生意一天比一天差，心中十分后悔，因为他没有选择光明正大的经营方式。
Once upon a time, in a bustling marketplace, two merchants set up stalls to sell their goods. The first merchant's stall was messy and disorganized, with prices all over the place. He would secretly engage in shady practices, selling inferior goods as high-quality ones, deceiving customers. The second merchant, on the other hand, had a neat and orderly stall with clearly marked prices. He always acted with integrity and honesty, treating people fairly. Customers soon discovered that the second merchant's goods were of better quality and at more reasonable prices, and his reputation grew increasingly positive, resulting in a booming business. The first merchant watched as his own business declined day by day and deeply regretted not choosing a path of openness and honesty.
Usage
形容人的行为作风或事情本身。常用来赞扬人的坦诚正直。
Describes a person's behavior or the matter itself. Often used to praise a person's honesty and integrity.
Examples
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他做事光明正大，从不偷偷摸摸。
ta zuòshì guāngmíng zhèngdà, cóng bù tōutōumōmō.
He acts openly and honestly, never sneaking around.
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这次竞选，他光明正大，赢得大家的尊重。
zhè cì jìngxuǎn, tā guāngmíng zhèngdà, yíngdé dàjiā de zūnjìng.
In this election, he was aboveboard and won everyone's respect.