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HSK 6
liǎng两bothquán全completeqí其itsměi美beauty
To satisfy both sides; to the benefit of all parties.

Literal meaning

both (两) — complete (全) — its (其) — beauty (美)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase suggesting a win-win situation.

Examples

zhè这ge个fāng方àn案liǎng两quán全qí其měi美,duì对shuāng双fāng方dōu都yǒu有lì利。
This plan is a win-win, beneficial to both sides.
wǒ我men们xī希wàng望zhǎo找dào到yī一gè个liǎng两quán全qí其měi美de的jiě解jué决fāng方àn案。
We hope to find a solution that satisfies both sides.

Usage & nuances

Often used in business or negotiations to describe a mutually beneficial outcome.

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