jat1 ci2 soeng1 diu1一矢雙鵰一矢双雕

Jyutpingjat1 ci2 soeng1 diu1

Yaleyāt chí sēung dīu

形容詞

Definition

To kill two birds with one stone; achieving two effects or benefits with a single action.

neutraldaily actions

How it's used

This idiom is a formal four character phrase that is often used in professional or analytical contexts to describe efficiency. While it is widely understood, it carries a slightly literary or sophisticated tone compared to everyday slang. It is frequently used when discussing business strategies or personal productivity where achieving multiple goals simultaneously is the objective.

Examples

nei5你gam3咁joeng2樣zou6做zan1真hai6係jat1一ci2矢soeng1雙diu1鵰。

Doing it this way really kills two birds with one stone.

jau5有mou5冇fong1方faat3法ho2可ji5以jat1一ci2矢soeng1雙diu1鵰aa4呀？

Is there any way to kill two birds with one stone?

Common phrases

zou6做dou3到jat1一ci2矢soeng1雙diu1鵰

to manage to kill two birds with one stone

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal hunting term, but it is strictly used as a metaphor for efficiency. Avoid using it in casual, low-stakes situations where a simpler phrase like 順便 might be more natural.