合二为一

合二為一

hé'èr-wéiyī

idiom

Meanings

HSK 4

这两种方案可以合二为一，取长补短。

Zhè liǎng zhǒng fāng'àn kěyǐ hé'èr-wéiyī, qǔchángbǔduǎn.

These two proposals can be merged into one, combining their strengths.

HSK 7-9

公司决定把两个部门合二为一，以提高效率。

Gōngsī juédìng bǎ liǎng gè bùmén hé'èr-wéiyī, yǐ tígāo xiàolǜ.

The company decided to merge the two departments into one to improve efficiency.

HSK 7-9

他把工作和兴趣合二为一，过得非常充实。

Tā bǎ gōngzuò hé xìngqù hé'èr-wéiyī, guò de fēicháng chōngshí.

He merged his work and his hobby into one, and lives a very fulfilling life.

usage

Often used for merging organizations, plans, or concepts.

memory

Literally 'combine two, make one' - the characters read in order tell you the meaning.

合 hé

二 èr

为 wéi

一 yī