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瑕不掩瑜
haa4 bat1 jim2 jyu4 |
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one flaw cannot mar a piece of good jade; one's shortcomings will not tarnish one's good qualities [literal] minute defects cannot obscure great virtues Level: 4 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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Characters in this word:瑕 haa4 - flaw in jade; fault, defect, blemish不 bat1 - not; no; un- 掩 jim2 - cover; shut; attack by surprise 瑜 jyu4 - fine jade; virtues |
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