hù​duǎn

to shield faults

  • created sense approved 护短/護短 · hù​duǎn · to shield faults — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    护短 / 護短

    hù​duǎn

    to shield faults

    To shield a shortcoming or mistake; to protect or side with someone (often a relative, a friend, or oneself) even when they are in the wrong.

    护, 短

    护 (literal) → 护/護 · hù · to shield 短 (literal) → 短 · duǎn · weak point

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