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瑕 xiá fault

fault; default

How to remember 瑕: 𤣩 king + 叚 false = fault. The king hands his crown to the old jeweller, who spots one false ruby, its only fault.

  • HSK 8
  • 13 strokes
  • Radical 王

Component breakdown

瑕 = 𤣩 king + 叚 false

  • 𤣩 king
  • 叚 false
The Gushi story

The king hands his crown to the old jeweller, who spots one false ruby, its only fault.

How it is used

  • A flaw in jade, hence a blemish/defect - 瑕疵 (xiácī) a minor flaw.
  • 瑕不掩瑜 (xiábùyǎnyú), the flaws don't obscure the jade's luster, means the merits outweigh the defects - a common, generous evaluation. 完美无瑕 (wánměi-wúxiá) means flawless.

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