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光明正大 Meaning

光明正大

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Quick answer: 光明正大 means (of a person) honorable; not devious.

Meaning in English

(of a person) honorable; not devious

Chinese光明正大
Pinyinguang1 ming2 zheng4 da4
Definitions(of a person) honorable; not devious; (of a behavior) fair and aboveboard; without tricks; openly; (of a situation) out in the open
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What does 光明正大 mean?

光明正大 means (of a person) honorable; not devious.

How do you pronounce 光明正大?

光明正大 is pronounced guang1 ming2 zheng4 da4 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 光明正大 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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