lǎo shi
honnête; franc
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他看起来很老实。
Tā kànqǐlái hěn lǎoshi.
He looks honest.
老实说，我不喜欢他。
Lǎoshi shuō, wǒ bù xǐhuan tā.
To be honest, I don't like him.
他是个老实人。
Tā shì gè lǎoshi rén.
He is an honest person.
本分 (běnfèn)
honest
诚实 (chéngshí)
honest
狡猾 (jiǎohuá)
cunning
奸诈 (jiānzhà)
crafty
The Chinese word 老实 (lǎoshi) is composed of two characters: 老 (lǎo), meaning "old" or "experienced," and 实 (shí), meaning "real" or "true." Together, these characters convey the idea of someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and dependable. The word 老实 can be used to describe a person's character or behavior, and it is often used in a positive sense. For example, someone who is 老实 is someone who can be trusted to keep their promises and who is always honest and forthright. The word 老实 can also be used in a more negative sense, to describe someone who is too老实 and who lacks initiative or ambition. However, in general, the word 老实 is used in a positive sense, and it is a desirable quality to have in Chinese culture.
