mou4 ho2 hau5 fei1無可厚非无可厚非

Jyutpingmou4 ho2 hau5 fei1

Yalemòuh hó háuh fēi

語句Uncommon

Definition

Beyond reproach, understandable, or not to be harshly criticized.

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How it's used

This idiom serves as a polite way to defend someone's actions when the outcome is suboptimal. It implies that while the situation is not perfect, the person's reasoning is sound and they acted with integrity. It is frequently used in professional or formal settings to mediate conflict or prevent unfair blame.

Examples

keoi5佢gam3咁joeng2樣zou6做dou1都hai6係mou4無ho2可hau5厚fei1非，bat1畢ging2竟dong1當si4時waan4環ging2境hou3好wu3惡lyut6劣。

What he did is understandable, after all the situation was dire.

seoi1雖jin4然git3結gwo2果m4唔hai6係zeoi3最hou2好，daan6但keoi5佢ge3嘅dung6動gei1機mou4無ho2可hau5厚fei1非aa4呀。

Although the result isn't the best, his motives are beyond reproach.

Common phrases

dung6動gei1機mou4無ho2可hau5厚fei1非

the motive is beyond reproach

zou6做faat3法mou4無ho2可hau5厚fei1非

the approach is understandable

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 無可非議, which means something is completely beyond criticism or perfect. 無可厚非 is specifically reserved for situations where there is a flaw or a negative outcome that one chooses to overlook or forgive.