犯言直谏 — “To offer outspoken and direct criticism or advice”
犯言直谏 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to offer outspoken and direct criticism or advice”. Often at the risk of offending or displeasing a superior. Literally, “Offending words, direct admonition”.
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犯言直谏 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他虽然知道自己的建议可能会得罪上司，但为了团队的整体利益，他还是选择犯言直谏
Although he knew his suggestions might offend his superior, for the overall benefit of the team, he still chose to offer his frank advice.
Idioms Related to 犯言直谏
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- fàn犯shàng上zuò作luàn乱defy authority and rebel
- fàn犯tiān天xià下zhī之bù不wěi韪defy universal disapproval
- fàn犯ér而bù不jiào校To overlook offenses and not retaliate
- fàn犯ér而wù勿xiào校tolerate offense without retaliation
- fàn犯yán颜gǎn敢jiàn谏frankly advise a superior despite risk
- fàn犯yán颜jí极jiàn谏offer bold advice to a superior
- fàn犯yán颜kǔ苦jiàn谏courageously remonstrate with a superior
- fàn犯yán颜jìn进jiàn谏offer blunt advice to a superior
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What does 犯言直谏 mean?
犯言直谏 (fàn yán zhí jiàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to offer outspoken and direct criticism or advice”.
How do you pronounce 犯言直谏?
犯言直谏 is pronounced fàn yán zhí jiàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 犯言直谏 literally mean?
Literally, 犯言直谏 means “Offending words, direct admonition”. It is used to mean “to offer outspoken and direct criticism or advice”.
What is the Chinese definition of 犯言直谏?
敢于冒犯尊长或皇上的威严而直立相劝。