褒善贬恶 — “To praise what is good and condemn what is evil”
褒善贬恶 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to praise what is good and condemn what is evil”. To distinguish clearly between right and wrong and give fair judgment. Literally, “Praise good, condemn evil”.
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褒善贬恶 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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一位真正的评论家，应该做到褒善贬恶，言之有物，而不应偏袒任何一方。
A true critic should praise the good and condemn the evil, offering substantial opinions, rather than favoring any side.
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What does 褒善贬恶 mean?
褒善贬恶 (bāo shàn biǎn è) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to praise what is good and condemn what is evil”.
How do you pronounce 褒善贬恶?
褒善贬恶 is pronounced bāo shàn biǎn è in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 褒善贬恶 literally mean?
Literally, 褒善贬恶 means “Praise good, condemn evil”. It is used to mean “to praise what is good and condemn what is evil”.
What is the Chinese definition of 褒善贬恶?
褒：赞扬；贬：批评。对好人好事加以赞扬；对坏人坏事加以斥责。指分清善恶，提出公正的评价。