势不两全 — “The situation does not permit both to be whole/intact”
势不两全 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Two opposing forces or situations cannot both exist or be fully achieved; they are mutually exclusive or irreconcilable”. Literally, “The situation does not permit both to be whole/intact”.
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What does 势不两全 mean?
势不两全 (shì bù liǎng quán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Two opposing forces or situations cannot both exist or be fully achieved; they are mutually exclusive or irreconcilable”.
How do you pronounce 势不两全?
势不两全 is pronounced shì bù liǎng quán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 势不两全 literally mean?
Literally, 势不两全 means “the situation does not permit both to be whole/intact”. It is used to mean “Two opposing forces or situations cannot both exist or be fully achieved; they are mutually exclusive or irreconcilable”.
What is the Chinese definition of 势不两全?
势：情势，状况。指敌对的双方不能同时存在。比喻矛盾不可调和