释义 |
文过饰非 | wén guò shì fēi | Whitewash a mistake and gloss over a fault. (literal) • Gloss over faults. • Fine words dress ill deeds. • Varnishing hides a crack. • Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts. • To whitewash something. [反义] 知错认错 Confession is the first step to repentance. [源] 唐·刘知几·史通·惑经:“庸儒末学,文过饰非。” |