兼而有之 (jiān ér yǒu) — to have both (at the same time); to possess two things simultaneously
Definition
Written idiom meaning to possess two qualities at once, used in formal prose to sum up a preceding 'both A and B' statement. Pairs naturally with 既…又… or 二者.
idiom
to have both (at the same time)to possess two things simultaneously
Examples
- ，兼而有之。Tā jì cōng ming yòu qín fèn, zhēn shì èr zhě jiān ér yǒu.He is both smart and hardworking — truly having both qualities.
- ，兼而有之。Zhè ge fāng àn jiān gù le xiào lǜ hé chéng běn, kě wèi jiān ér yǒu.This plan takes both efficiency and cost into account — it can be said to have both.
- ，兼而有之。Tā de zuò pǐn jì yǒu yì shù xìng yòu yǒu shí yòng xìng, zuò dào le jiān ér yǒu.Her works have both artistry and practicality, achieving both at the same time.
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