Meaning of 无私有弊
无私有弊 means to appear guilty or suspicious due to one's compromising position even though one is innocent; literally 'without private malfeasance but with [appearance of] impropriety'. Pronounced wú sī yǒu bì.
- to appear guilty or suspicious due to one's compromising position even though one is innocent; literally 'without private malfeasance but with [appearance of] impropriety'
Definitions & Examples
You are both the referee and the player—this creates suspicion due to your compromising position, making it hard for people to trust you.
Although he did not actually accept bribes, this approach puts him in a suspicious position and can easily lead to misunderstandings.
To avoid the appearance of impropriety, auditors are not allowed to participate in the management decisions of the audited entities.
Like standing in a melon field or under a plum tree, being in a suspicious position invites doubt; you'd best avoid any appearance of impropriety.