loeng5 cyun4 kei4 mei5兩全其美两全其美
Jyutpingloeng5 cyun4 kei4 mei5
Yaleléuhng chyùhn kèih méih
Definition
To satisfy both sides; to have both aspects accommodated and fulfilled.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or business contexts to describe a compromise that leaves all parties feeling like they have won. While it is a four character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken sentences when discussing negotiations or difficult choices. It carries a slightly more sophisticated tone than simply saying both sides are happy.
Examples
This method satisfies both sides, everyone is happy.
Is there any solution that satisfies both sides?
Related words
Common phrases
seek a win-win solution
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a situation where one person wins and another loses, as it specifically implies mutual benefit. It is not a casual way to say something is good, but rather a specific tool for conflict resolution.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
