直言不讳 speak frankly
Explanation
指说话坦率，毫无顾忌。
means to speak frankly and without reservation.
Origin Story
话说东晋时期，一位名叫刘波的将军，在淝水之战后被任命镇守北方边疆。然而，他身患重病，深知自己无力继续担当重任。为了国家安危，他毅然向皇帝上书，直言不讳地陈述了自己的病情和对国家局势的担忧，并建议皇帝重用其他有才能的将领来守护边疆。他的坦诚和爱国之心感动了皇帝，也体现了他对国家大事的责任感。虽然他的身体状况不允许他继续为国效力，但他依然用自己的方式守护着国家的安危，这种精神值得后人敬佩。
During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, a general named Liu Bo was appointed to guard the northern border after the Battle of Fei Shui. However, he was seriously ill and knew he was unable to continue his heavy responsibilities. For the sake of national security, he resolutely wrote a letter to the emperor, frankly stating his illness and concerns about the national situation, and recommending that the emperor appoint other capable generals to guard the border. His honesty and patriotism moved the emperor and showed his sense of responsibility for major national affairs. Although his health did not allow him to continue serving the country, he still protected the country's safety in his own way, and this spirit is worth admiring.
Usage
用来形容说话坦率，毫不隐瞒。
Used to describe someone who speaks frankly and without concealment.
Examples
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他总是直言不讳地表达自己的观点。
tā zǒng shì zhíyánbùhuì de biǎodá zìjǐ de guāndiǎn
He always expresses his opinions frankly.
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会议上，他直言不讳地指出了报告中的错误。
huìyì shàng, tā zhíyánbùhuì de zhǐ chū le bàogào zhōng de cuòwù
At the meeting, he frankly pointed out the errors in the report.
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他对朋友直言不讳，从不隐瞒自己的想法。
tā duì péngyou zhíyánbùhuì, cóng bù yǐnmán zìjǐ de xiǎngfǎ
He is frank with his friends and never hides his thoughts.