not entirely blameworthy; understandable; excusable
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1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
not entirely without fault, but not serious enough to warrant severe criticism; understandable under the circumstances
neutralUsed 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.