两全其美

兩全其美
liǎngquán-qíměi
idiom #27,844

Meanings

  1. 1 to satisfy both sides
  2. 2 to have the best of both worlds
  3. 3 to have it both ways

Examples

HSK 3
Yǒuméiyǒu shénme bànfǎ kěyǐ liǎngquán-qíměi?
Is there any way to have the best of both worlds?
HSK 5
Wǒmen zhǎodào le yī gè liǎngquán-qíměi de jiějué fāng'àn.
We found a solution that satisfies both sides.

Tips

memory
两 = both, 全 = complete/fulfill, 其 = its, 美 = beautiful/ideal. Literally 'both sides fully beautiful' - a perfect outcome for all involved.

Stroke Order

两 liǎng
全 quán
其 qí
美 měi