求同存异 (qiú tóng-cún yì) — to seek common ground while reserving differences; to work together despite disagreements
Definition
A formal four-character idiom meaning to find shared ground while accepting remaining disagreements — used in politics, diplomacy, and serious discussion, not casual chat.
phrase
to seek common ground while reserving differencesto work together despite disagreements
Examples
- ，求同存异，。Zài tán pàn zhōng, shuāng fāng dōu yīng gāi jiān chí qiú tóng-cún yì de yuán zé, zhè yàng cái néng dá chéng xié yì.In negotiations, both sides should adhere to the principle of seeking common ground while reserving differences, so that an agreement can be reached.
- ，求同存异。Suī rán wǒ men yǒu bù tóng yì jiàn, dàn qiú tóng-cún yì de tài dù néng bāng zhù wǒ men jì xù hé zuò.Although we have different opinions, an attitude of seeking common ground while reserving differences can help us continue cooperating.
- ，求同存异。Zài guó jì guān xì zhōng, qiú tóng-cún yì shì chǔ lǐ fēn qí de yǒu xiào fāng fǎ.In international relations, seeking common ground while reserving differences is an effective way to handle disagreements.
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