thẳng thắn

[tʰaŋ˧˩ tʰan˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) very straight, not deviated or curved

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thẳng; không cong

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) straightforward; outspoken; straight; frank

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trực tiếp, nói thẳng

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Common questions

What does “thẳng thắn” mean?

(adjective) very straight, not deviated or curved

Is “thẳng thắn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.