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取长补短 (qǔ cháng bǔ duǎn)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Take from each other's strengths to compensate for weaknesses; learn from others' strong points to offset one's own deficiencies.

Definition (中文解释)

吸取别人的长处,来弥补自己的不足之处。也泛指在同类事物中吸取这个的长处来弥补那个的短处。

Derivation (典故出处)

《孟子·滕文公上》今滕绝长补短,将五十里也,犹可以为善国。”

Example (造句示例)

In team projects, we should practice 'qǔ cháng bǔ duǎn', letting each member contribute their unique skills.

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