flaws cannot obscure the virtues
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Meanings
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flaws cannot hide the virtues; the merits outweigh the defects
literaryUsed to indicate that minor shortcomings do not detract from overall value or excellence. Often used in formal or literary contexts when evaluating works, performances, or character.
Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
suī虽
rán然
jù剧
qíng情
yǒu有
xiē些
tuō拖
tà沓
，
dàn但
xiá瑕
bù不
yǎn掩
yú瑜
，
zhěng整
tǐ体
zhì制
zuò作
fēi非
cháng常
jīng精
liáng良
。
Although the plot of this movie drags a bit, the flaws cannot obscure its virtues—the overall production is excellent.
Tā他
de的
lùn论
wén文
suī虽
rán然
yǒu有
jǐ几
gè个
xiǎo小
cuò错
wù误
，
dàn但
xiá瑕
bù不
yǎn掩
yú瑜
，
guān观
diǎn点
fēi非
cháng常
xīn新
yǐng颖
。
Although his paper has a few minor errors, the merits outweigh the flaws, and the viewpoints are very original.
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Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
jiàn建
zhù筑
suī虽
rán然
yǒu有
xiē些
dì地
fāng方
yǐ已
jīng经
pò破
sǔn损
，
dàn但
xiá瑕
bù不
yǎn掩
yú瑜
，
yī依
rán然
néng能
kàn看
chū出
dāng当
nián年
de的
huī辉
huáng煌
。
Although some parts of this ancient building are damaged, the flaws cannot hide its splendor—you can still see its former glory.