a slight blemish

a slight blemish

It is a Chinese idiom. Pinyin is B á IB ì w ē IXI á. Although it is a good metaphor for people or things, it has small shortcomings. It comes from preface to the collection of Tao Yuanming by Liang Xiaotong of the Southern Dynasty.

Interpretation of Idioms

Bi: flat and round jade with a hole in the center. Flaw: small spot on jade.

The origin of Idioms

In the preface to the collection of Tao Yuanming by Liang Xiaotong in the Southern Dynasty, it is said that "the only flaw in Bai Bi is in the ode of leisure."

Analysis of Idioms

The opposite is perfect and flawless

Idiom usage

As subject, object, clause

Examples

A wise man's thoughtfulness is bound to make a mistake. However, this small defect is only a slight flaw.