两全其美 (liǎng quán qí měi) — to satisfy both sides; to be mutually beneficial; a win-win solution
Definition
A chengyu for a 'win-win' outcome that satisfies everyone involved. Often used to praise a plan or compromise that protects the interests of both sides.
idiom
to satisfy both sidesto be mutually beneficiala win-win solution
Examples
- ，两全其美。Zhè ge fāng àn jì néng shěng qián yòu néng shěng shí jiān, zhēn shì liǎng quán qí měi.This plan saves both money and time — it's truly a win-win.
- 两全其美。Wǒ men xū yào xiǎng chū yí gè liǎng quán qí měi de bàn fǎ lái jiě jué wèn tí.We need to come up with a mutually beneficial way to solve the problem.
- 两全其美。Tán pàn shuāng fāng dōu xī wàng dá chéng yí gè liǎng quán qí měi de xié yì.Both sides in the negotiation hope to reach a win-win agreement.
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