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求同存异

qiú tóng cún yì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to seek common ground, putting differences aside (idiom)

Definition

寻求共同之处，保留不同意见。指在分歧中尊重差异，寻找共同利益或共同点。

Seek common ground while reserving differences. It refers to respecting differences and finding common interests or points amid disagreements.

Usage

多用于政治、外交、商业合作、文化交流等正式场合，强调在观点或利益冲突时，以开放态度寻找共识，同时包容不同。

Often used in formal contexts like politics, diplomacy, business cooperation, and cultural exchange, emphasizing an open attitude to find consensus while tolerating differences when opinions or interests conflict.

Examples

  • 1 在国际关系中，各国应坚持求同存异的原则，以和平方式解决争端。 (In international relations, countries should adhere to the principle of seeking common ground while reserving differences to resolve disputes peacefully.)
  • 2 团队合作中，成员之间难免有分歧，但求同存异能帮助大家聚焦共同目标。 (In teamwork, disagreements among members are inevitable, but seeking common ground while reserving differences helps everyone focus on shared goals.)
  • 3 文化交流需要求同存异，尊重各自文化特色，才能促进相互理解。 (Cultural exchange requires seeking common ground while reserving differences and respecting each culture's uniqueness to promote mutual understanding.)
  • 4 家庭生活中，夫妻双方求同存异，才能和谐相处，避免无谓争吵。 (In family life, couples seek common ground while reserving differences to live harmoniously and avoid unnecessary arguments.)
  • 5 商业谈判中，双方通过求同存异，成功达成了合作协议。 (In business negotiations, the two sides successfully reached a cooperation agreement by seeking common ground while reserving differences.)

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