a small flaw, blemish, or defect

without blemish, defect, or fault; perfect; originally used to describe jade without spots

perfect; immaculate; without any defects

Literally meaning a blemish does not obscure the luster of jade, this idiom is used to say that a person's or thing's flaws do not overshadow their overall merits or beauty.

spotlessly white and without any blemish, typically of physical objects like jade

white jade without a blemish; used to describe a person or thing that is perfect or has impeccable moral integrity

a tiny spot on a white jade disk; used to describe a minor flaw in an otherwise perfect person or thing

item with flaws or defects; substandard products or merchandise

Literally describes a piece of jade showing both its blemishes and its luster; used to describe a person or thing that has both strengths and weaknesses

literally meaning a piece of white jade without any blemishes; used to describe a person or thing that is perfect or has no character flaws

a fault, defect, or imperfection in a person or thing; same as [[瑕疵|瑕疵|xia2 ci1]]

invulnerable to any attack; flawless and without any weak spots or defects to be exploited

Literally "a tiny spot on white jade"; used to describe a minor defect in an otherwise perfect person or thing.

a spot, stain, or imperfection on a piece of jade

The virtues or strengths of a person or thing are not enough to hide their flaws; usually used with a negative or critical tone

To ignore a person's past faults or minor shortcomings and put their talents to use; to hire someone based on their capability regardless of their past.

To deliberately find fault or pick out minor flaws; literally "to blow apart the hairs to look for a blemish".

to attack someone's weak points; to pick holes or find fault with someone

completely clean and without any blemish; pure and white

to wash away a blemish or impurity; to cleanse away a stain

(idiom) to sweep away vices and corruption; to eradicate bad habits or past mistakes and make a fresh start

Literally means to wash away flaws and purge filth; used to describe getting rid of bad habits or past mistakes; specifically used for cleaning up corruption or bad practices.

(literary) the merits and flaws of a person or thing; a mixture of virtues and defects. This term is derived from the phrase [[瑕不掩瑜|瑕不掩瑜|xia2 bu4 yan3 yu2]], literally meaning the flaws do not hide the brilliance of the jade.

faults; errors; shortcomings

faults or defects in character or performance; blemishes or shortcomings

(literary) blemishes, flaws, or errors

blemish or defect, especially in jade or fabric

concealer; a type of cosmetic used to mask dark circles, large pores, and other small blemishes visible on the skin

having zero defects or blemishes; perfectly without fault