Definition
无可厚非 (wú kě hòu fēi) is a set phrase meaning 'cannot be criticized too much' — it indicates that something is understandable and not worth harsh criticism, even if not perfect. It's used to express that an action or choice is reasonable given the circumstances.
phrase
cannot be criticized too muchit is understandableexcusable
Examples
- 无可厚非，。Měi gè rén de xuǎnzé dōu wú kě hòu fēi, wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng.Everyone's choice is understandable; we should respect it.
- ，无可厚非。Tā fàn de zhǐshì xiǎo cuòwù, wú kě hòu fēi.He only made a small mistake; it's excusable.
- ，无可厚非。Zhè zhǒng zuòfǎ suīrán bú gòu wánměi, dàn yě wú kě hòu fēi.This approach, though not perfect, is still understandable.
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