yǒu​lǐ​wú​qíng

principled but heartless

Senses

有理无情/ 有理無情 yǒu​lǐ​wú​qíng principled but heartless

to act strictly on the basis of logic or principle while ignoring personal relationships or feelings; to be fair yet showing no mercy or being unreasonably stiff

有理无情/ 有理無情 yǒu​lǐ​wú​qíng helplessly harsh

to be in a situation where rules are applied correctly but feel unavoidably cold or leaving one without recourse

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