老实人 (lǎo shí rén) — Honest person

Literally 'honest person,' this term is often used to describe someone who is naive or too straightforward in a way that can lead to being taken advantage of.

Example Usage

他是个老实人,总是信任别人。

He’s an honest person and always trusts others.

Cultural Context

Often used in a humorous way to describe situations where naivety leads to trouble.

Category: savage-humor