瑕不掩瑜 — “The flaws do not obscure the virtues”
瑕不掩瑜 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the flaws do not obscure the virtues”. The merits outweigh the defects. Literally, “flaws cannot conceal fine jade's luster”.
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尽管他偶尔有些小缺点，但他的善良和热心肠是大家公认的，真是瑕不掩瑜。
Although he occasionally has some minor shortcomings, his kindness and enthusiasm are widely recognized; his flaws do not obscure his virtues.
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What does 瑕不掩瑜 mean?
瑕不掩瑜 (xiá bù yǎn yú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the flaws do not obscure the virtues”.
How do you pronounce 瑕不掩瑜?
瑕不掩瑜 is pronounced xiá bù yǎn yú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 瑕不掩瑜 literally mean?
Literally, 瑕不掩瑜 means “flaws cannot conceal fine jade's luster”. It is used to mean “the flaws do not obscure the virtues”.
What is the Chinese definition of 瑕不掩瑜?
瑕：玉上面的斑点，比喻缺点；掩：遮盖；瑜：美玉的光泽，比喻优点。比喻缺点掩盖不了优点，缺点是次要的，优点是主要的。