无可厚非 (wú kě hòu fēi) — cannot be criticized too much; it is understandable; excusable
Definition
A set phrase meaning a choice or action, while imperfect, is understandable and shouldn't be harshly criticized. Often softened with 虽然…但… to admit a flaw before conceding it's excusable.
phrase
cannot be criticized too muchit is understandableexcusable
Examples
- 无可厚非，。Měi gè rén de xuǎn zé dōu wú kě hòu fēi, wǒ men yīng gāi zūn zhòng.Everyone's choice is understandable; we should respect it.
- ，无可厚非。Tā fàn de zhǐ shì xiǎo cuò wù, wú kě hòu fēi.He only made a small mistake; it's excusable.
- ，无可厚非。Zhè zhǒng zuò fǎ suī rán bú gòu wán měi, dàn yě wú kě hòu fēi.This approach, though not perfect, is still understandable.
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