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未可厚非

Word · IdiomTraditional無可厚非

not entirely blameworthy; understandable; excusable

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Meanings

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1.

idiom

not entirely without fault, but not serious enough to warrant severe criticism; understandable under the circumstances

neutral

Used to indicate that while something may have flaws or be less than ideal, it is excusable or understandable given the context. Often used as a predicate or in the structure '……是无可厚非的'. It implies a concessive attitude—acknowledging imperfections while arguing against harsh judgment.

Nián年
qīng轻
rén人
zhuī追
qiú求
shí时
shàng尚
shì是
wú无
kě可
hòu厚
fēi非
de的
 。

It is perfectly understandable for young people to pursue fashion.

Tā他
zhè这
me么
zuò做
suī虽
rán然
bù不
tài太
tuǒ妥
dàng当
 ,
dàn但
yě也
wú无
kě可
hòu厚
fēi非
 。

Although what he did was not entirely appropriate, it is not entirely blameworthy.

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Zài在
nà那
zhǒng种
qíng情
kuàng况
xià下
 ,
tā他
de的
fǎn反
yìng应
shì是
wú无
kě可
hòu厚
fēi非
de的
 。

Under those circumstances, his reaction was perfectly understandable.

Shāng商
jiā家
zhuī追
qiú求
lì利
rùn润
wú无
kě可
hòu厚
fēi非
 ,
dàn但
bù不
néng能
sǔn损
hài害
xiāo消
fèi费
zhě者
quán权
yì益
 。

It is understandable for merchants to pursue profit, but they must not harm consumer rights.