A1 · reviewed · real-chinese

说实话。

To be honest.
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Practice path

Make this line survive without the page.

Start with the sound, then answer the authored recall prompts for this exact line. No browsing through the whole quiz set.

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Scene

When to use it

Starting an honest opinion, concern, or mild disagreement.

Risk

use with care

Do not put it before harsh criticism unless you are ready for a blunt tone.

Literal

Say true words.

说实话 is common, but it can make the next sentence feel more direct.

Examples

Say it inside real sentences.

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01 To be honest, I am a little worried.
02 To be honest, this is pretty good.

Mini dialogue

Hear the social move.

Play both lines, then say the second line without looking.

A What do you think?
B To be honest, I am a little worried.

Contrast

Do not blur these together.

01 To be honest. Can sound direct.
02 I think. Softer opinion starter.

Recall prompts

Check whether it survived.

01 · What does 说实话。 mean?

Answer: To be honest.

说实话 is common, but it can make the next sentence feel more direct.

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02 · Fill the pinyin for 说实话。

Answer: shuō shí huà.

说实话。 is pronounced shuō shí huà.

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03 · Which line starts an honest opinion and needs some care?

Answer: 说实话。

Starting an honest opinion, concern, or mild disagreement.

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