- 坦白从宽 tǎnbáicóngkuān confession for leniencyTo confess one's crimes in exchange for a lighter sentence.
- 襟怀坦白 jīnhuáitǎnbái open and candid(idiom) pure-hearted and honest; openhearted and magnanimous; not hiding anything from others
- 坦白地说 tǎnbáideshuō to be frankto be frank; to tell the truth; to be honest with you