conceal the faults of others and praise their good points

conceal the faults of others and praise their good points

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y ǐ n è y á ngsh à n, which means to be lenient not to talk about people's disadvantages, but to publicize people's advantages. From the book of rites, the doctrine of the mean.

Analysis of Idioms

[synonym] abandoning others; antonym] red mouth and white teeth

The origin of Idioms

In the book of rites, the doctrine of the mean: "Shun is good at asking questions and observing your words, concealing evil and promoting good."

Idiom usage

It's a combination; it's a predicate, an attribute, an object; it's commendatory. He and you are colleagues. Although there are some mistakes, you can conceal the evil and promote the good. (Chapter 33 of Shi Naian's outlaws of the marsh in Ming Dynasty) "Xingshi Hengyan. Volume 3. Oil peddler monopolizes Huakui": "it's rare to meet such a good man, who is loyal, honest, knowledgeable and good-natured. 」