(xiá) — (bound form) flaw, blemish, defect

Définition

A formal, written word for a flaw or blemish, almost always paired with 瑜 to form the set phrase 瑕不掩瑜 ('one flaw does not obscure the jade') or with 疵 as 瑕疵. It does not stand alone in everyday speech.

bound form
(bound form) flawblemishdefect

Exemples

  • Zhè jiàn yī fu yǒu xiē xiǎo xiǎo de xiá cī.
    This piece of clothing has some minor flaws.
  • Rén wú wán rén, xiá bù yǎn yú.
    No one is perfect; one flaw doesn't ruin the whole.
  • Tā de yǎn jì wán měi wú xiá.
    Her acting is flawless / perfect without a blemish.
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