一熏一莸 — “This idiom refers to a situation where good qualities”
一熏一莸 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “this idiom refers to a situation where good qualities”. Intentions, or individuals are easily overshadowed, corrupted, or suppressed by negative influences or malicious individuals, much like a fragrant herb being overpowered by a foul-smelling weed. It implies that evil or negativity can readily obscure or tarnish goodness. Literally, “one fragrant herb, one foul herb”.
一熏一莸 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一熏一莸 Character Breakdown
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What does 一熏一莸 mean?
一熏一莸 (yī xūn yī yóu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “this idiom refers to a situation where good qualities”.
How do you pronounce 一熏一莸?
一熏一莸 is pronounced yī xūn yī yóu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一熏一莸 literally mean?
Literally, 一熏一莸 means “one fragrant herb, one foul herb”. It is used to mean “this idiom refers to a situation where good qualities”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一熏一莸?
熏：香草；莸：臭草。比喻善常被恶所掩盖。