4 characters Idiom and proverb 20 488

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Discover the idiom 「無可厚非」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.

Thick: deep and heavy; non: criticism, denial. Don’t blame too much. It means that although there are shortcomings in one’s words and deeds, there are still some merits and should be forgiven.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wú kě hòu fēi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mou4 ho2 hau5 fei1

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.