lǎo shí shuō

Translation

  • honestly speaking
  • to be frank, ...

Examples

  • 老实说,我其实想留在家中,不想出外的。
    To tell the truth, I would rather stay at home than go out.
  • 老实说,我们是来抓你们的。
    To be honest, we came to capture you.
Chinese Tones