各有千秋

gèyǒuqiānqiū
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

Zhè liǎng wèi huàjiā fēnggé bùtóng, gèyǒuqiānqiū.
These two painters have different styles, each with its own merits.
Nán běi cài gèyǒuqiānqiū, hěn nán shuō nǎge 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