相辅相成

xiāng fǔ xiāng chéng

  • Meaning

    Literal

    -

    Usage

    Refers to two things that mutually help each other develop or grow; two things that complement and supplement one another

  • Connotation

    Neutral

  • Usage Examples

    经济的繁荣与政治的稳定相辅相成 | Jīngjì de fánróng yǔ zhèngzhì de wěndìng xiāngfǔxiāngchéng
    Economic prosperity and political stability go hand in hand
    [Source]

    学校与家长的教育方法必须相辅相成 | Xuéxiào yǔ jiāzhǎng de jiàoyù fāngfǎ bìxū xiāngfǔxiāngchéng
    The school and the parents' teaching methods must complement each other
    [Source]

  • Equivalents

    English

    To go hand in hand

    Chinese

    None

  • Entry Notes

    This is an HSK chengyu

  • Origin

    《历书眼序》(Lì Shū Yǎn Xù), a work by 张岱 (Zhāng Dài) of the Míng Dynasty (明, 1368 - 1644)

  • Story

    This chengyu is from a line in the work listed in the "Origin" section above

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