瑕不掩瑜 xiá bù yǎn yú

the pros outweigh the cons (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. the pros outweigh the cons (idiom)
  2. 2. lit. a blemish does not obscure jade's luster

Characters

Character Meaning
瑕 xiá
blemish; flaw in jade
不 bù HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
掩 yǎn HSK 6
to cover up; to close; to surprise
瑜 yú
excellence; luster of gems