两全其美

兩全其美

liǎngquán-qíměi

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？

Yǒuméiyǒu shénme bànfǎ kěyǐ liǎngquánqíměi?

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 liǎngquánqíměi de jiějuéfāng'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