Chinese word

无可非议

Pronunciation

Pinyinwú kě fēi yì

Meaning

  • idiombeyond reproach

Example

他的表现无可非议。tā de biǎo xiàn wú kě fēi yì

His performance is beyond reproach.

Illustration for 无可非议 (beyond reproach)

More examples

这位医生的治疗方案无可非议，家属都很放心。zhè wèi yī shēng de zhì liáo fāng àn wú kě fēi yì jiā shǔ dōu hěn fàng xīn

The doctor's treatment plan is beyond reproach, and the family feels reassured.

Core concept

Nothing in a person, action, or result provides a reasonable basis for criticism.

Similar words

无可挑剔wú kě tiāo tī: Describes something so complete and free of flaws that no fault can be found.
无可置疑wú kě zhì yí: Describes a fact or claim that leaves no room for doubt.
无可争辩wú kě zhēng biàn: Describes a position or conclusion that cannot be successfully challenged in debate.

Definition in Chinese

指在事实或理由上找不出可以批评的点，常用于肯定性的评价。zhǐ zài shì shí huò lǐ yóu shàng zhǎo bù chū ké yǐ pī píng de diǎn cháng yòng yú kěn dìng xìng de píng jià

Word origin

The idiom 无可非议 (wúkěfēiyì, "beyond reproach") combines 无 (wú, "not have") + 可 (kě, "can") with 非议 (fēiyì, "criticize"), showing that no valid criticism can be made.

Usage tips

  • It often sounds like restrained approval rather than enthusiastic excitement, which makes it natural in reviews, reports, and comments on decisions.

Other meanings

  • flawlessidiom

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