flaw; defect; blemish
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flaw; defect; blemish; moral stain
literaryLiterary term often used to describe moral imperfections or minor defects in character or objects. Often used in formal or written Chinese.
Zhè这
kuài块
měi美
yù玉
suī虽
yǒu有
xiǎo小
xiá瑕
diàn玷
，
què却
bù不
jiǎn减
qí其
jià价
zhí值
。
Although this beautiful jade has small flaws, its value remains undiminished.
Tā他
de的
pǐn品
gé格
gāo高
shàng尚
，
yī一
shēng生
wú无
rèn任
hé何
xiá瑕
diàn玷
。
His character is noble, and his life is without any blemish.
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Lì历
shǐ史
píng评
jià价
yīng应
dāng当
chéng承
rèn认
wěi伟
rén人
yì亦
yǒu有
xiá瑕
diàn玷
。
Historical evaluations should acknowledge that great people also have flaws.