ceoi2 coeng4 bou2 dyun2取長補短取长补短
Jyutpingceoi2 coeng4 bou2 dyun2
Yalechéui chèungh bóu dyún
Definition
lit. use others' strengths to make up for one's weak points (idiom from Mencius); what you lose on the swings, you win on the roundabouts
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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