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瑕不掩瑜

xiábùyǎnyú

lit. a blemish does not obscure jade's luster / the pros outweigh the cons (idiom)

Character Breakdown

瑕
xiá
fault, default; a flaw in a gem
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
掩
yǎn
to cover up (with a hand); to ambush, to conceal; to shut
HSK 6
瑜
yú
flawless gem or jewel

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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