各有千秋

gèyǒu-qiānqiū
idiom #45,151

Meanings

  1. 1 each has its own merits
  2. 2 each has its own strengths
  3. 3 both are excellent in their own way

Examples

HSK 4
Zhè liǎng wèi huàjiā fēnggé bùtóng, gèyǒuqiānqiū.
These two painters have different styles, each with its own merits.
HSK 5
Nánběi cài gèyǒuqiānqiū, hěn nán shuō nǎ ge gèng hǎo.
Northern and southern cuisines each have their own strengths - hard to say which is better.

Tips

usage
A polite, even-handed verdict when comparing two or more good things. Use it to refuse picking a favorite without seeming evasive.

Stroke Order

yǒu
qiān
qiū