两全其美

兩全其美

liǎngquánqíměi

idiom #27,844

Meanings

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

Characters

complete; to fulfill

beautiful; ideal

Examples

有没有什么办法可以两全其美？

Yǒu méiyǒu shénme bànfǎ kěyǐ liǎng quán qí měi?

Is there any way to have the best of both worlds?

我们找到了一个两全其美的解决方案。

Wǒmen zhǎodào le yīgè liǎng quán qí měi 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