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老爸的建议很中肯

lǎo bà de jiàn yì hěn zhòng kěn
phrase★Intermediate💡 Dad's advice is pertinent
informal

Dad's advice is pertinent and reasonable.

老爸的建议很中肯,我们应该听他的。

Dad's advice is pertinent; we should listen to him.

妈妈的建议也很中肯,她总是能给出实用的建议。

Mom's advice is also pertinent; she always gives practical suggestions.

💡

中肯 (zhòng kěn) describes advice or opinions that are fair, reasonable, and to the point.

Collocations

建议中肯pertinent advice意见中肯pertinent opinion

Synonyms

合理恰当公允

Antonyms

偏颇片面

Related Phrases

言之有理phrase
speak with reason
切中要害phrase
hit the nail on the head

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Use 中肯 to describe advice or opinions that are fair and convincing. It is often used in family or casual conversations to highlight the quality of suggestions.

⚡Gold Rule

Collocation with 建议

中肯 often collocates with 建议 (advice), 意见 (opinion), or 评价 (evaluation).

📖Word Origin

中肯 originates from classical Chinese, combining 中 (middle, fair) and 肯 (to agree). The phrase emphasizes fairness and reasonableness.

📝Usage Notes

中肯 is often used to describe advice, opinions, or evaluations that are balanced and convincing. It is commonly used in familial or informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

老爸
dad
noun
+
的
possessive particle
particle
+
建议
advice
noun
+
很
very
adverb
+
中肯
pertinent
adjective
汉英词典

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