平分秋色 (píng fēn) — to be evenly matched; to be on a par with each other
Definition
A chengyu for two sides being evenly matched in strength or performance — they split the 'autumn colors' equally. Typically used in competitions or contests, not for general equality.
idiom
to be evenly matchedto be on a par with each other
Examples
- 平分秋色，。Zhè liǎng zhī qiú duì píng fēn, hěn nán shuō shuí huì yíng.These two teams are evenly matched — it's hard to say who will win.
- ，平分秋色，。Zài jìng xuǎn yǎn jiǎng zhōng, liǎng wèi hòu xuǎn rén píng fēn, zhī chí lǜ bù xiāng shàng xià.During the campaign speeches, the two candidates were evenly matched, with nearly equal support rates.
- 平分秋色，。Tā men de shí lì píng fēn, bǐ sài yí dìng huì hěn jīng cǎi.Their strengths are evenly matched, so the match will surely be exciting.
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