We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「洗垢匿瑕」, with its explanation below.
The idiom 「洗垢匿瑕」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
When washing dirt from jade, cover its spots. A metaphor for being tolerant of others.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xǐ gòu nì xiá
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sai2 gau3 nei1 ha4
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
