隐恶扬善 yǐn è yáng shàn

hide faults, praise good deeds

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to praise the virtue of sb or sth while concealing their faults

Characters

Character Meaning
隐 yǐn HSK 6
hidden; secret; concealed
恶 è HSK 5
evil; vicious; fierce
扬 yáng HSK 4
to raise; to hoist; to flutter
善 shàn HSK 5
good (virtuous); good at sth; benevolent