寓贬于褒 — “To subtly criticize while appearing to praise”
寓贬于褒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to subtly criticize while appearing to praise”. To damn with faint praise; to praise ironically. Literally, “To embed criticism in praise; to imply disparagement in commendation”.
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What does 寓贬于褒 mean?
寓贬于褒 (yù biǎn yú bāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to subtly criticize while appearing to praise”.
How do you pronounce 寓贬于褒?
寓贬于褒 is pronounced yù biǎn yú bāo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 寓贬于褒 literally mean?
Literally, 寓贬于褒 means “to embed criticism in praise; to imply disparagement in commendation”. It is used to mean “to subtly criticize while appearing to praise”.
What is the Chinese definition of 寓贬于褒?
寓：寄托。在表面褒颂的词句下寓含讥讽的意思