Chinese Conversation · Level 57
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Chinese word
一举两得
Pronunciation
Pinyinyī jǔ liǎng dé
Meaning
- idiomachieve two things at once
Example
这个办法可以一举两得，省时又省钱。zhè ge bàn fǎ ké yǐ yì jú liǎng dé shěng shí yòu shěng qián
This method can achieve two things at once, saving time and money.
More examples
如果能把任务合并，有可能一举两得，节省时间又提高质量。rú guǒ néng bǎ rèn wù hé bìng yǒu kě néng yì jú liǎng dé jié shěng shí jiān yòu tí gāo zhì liàng
If the tasks can be combined, this may achieve two things at once, saving time and improving quality.
Core concept
A single practical choice branches into two gains.
Common phrases
一举两得的机会yì jú liǎng dé de jī huì
an opportunity to achieve two things at once
抓住一举两得的机会zhuā zhù yì jú liǎng dé de jī huì
seize an opportunity to achieve two things at once
Similar words
一石二鸟yì shí èr niǎo: One action brings two benefits or useful results at once.
一箭双雕yí jiàn shuāng diāo: One means achieves two goals at the same time.
Definition in Chinese
通过一次行为同时获得两种好处或效果。tōng guò yí cì xíng wéi tóng shí huò dé liáng zhǒng hǎo chù huò xiào guǒ
Word origin
一 (yī, "one") + 举 (jǔ, "act") + 两 (liǎng, "two") + 得 (dé, "gain") literally describes gaining two results through one act.
Usage tips
- English often expresses a similar idea with "two birds with one stone," but this Chinese expression keeps the focus on the benefits and suits neutral everyday planning.
Opposites
- 一无所获yì wú suǒ huòget nothingidiom