左宜右宜 — “To describe someone who is both talented and virtuous”
左宜右宜 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe someone who is both talented and virtuous”. Making them adaptable and capable in all situations. Literally, “Suitable left and suitable right”.
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左宜右宜 Pronunciation and Pinyin
左宜右宜 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 左宜右宜
他学识渊博，品德高尚，无论从事何种工作，都能做到左宜右宜，深受同事们的尊敬。
With his profound knowledge and noble character, he is suitable for any kind of work, earning the deep respect of his colleagues.
Idioms Related to 左宜右宜
Synonyms of 左宜右宜
More idioms starting with 左
- zuǒ左shū书yòu右xī息act perversely
- zuǒ左chōng冲yòu右tū突charge left and right
- zuǒ左quàn券zhī之cāo操have full assurance of success
- zuǒ左shǐ史yòu右jīng经widely read and knowledgeable
- zuǒ左yòu右liǎng两nán难caught between a rock and a hard place
- zuǒ左yòu右wéi为nán难caught between two difficult choices
- zuǒ左yòu右qīn亲jìn近trusted confidant or close associate
- zuǒ左yòu右tú图shǐ史surrounded by books and history
- zuǒ左yòu右kāi开gōng弓shoot with both hands
- zuǒ左yòu右shǒu手a capable assistant
- zuǒ左yòu右yáo摇bǎi摆sway back and forth
- zuǒ左yòu右zhī枝wú梧struggle to cope with multiple demands
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Open the tool →Questions about 左宜右宜
What does 左宜右宜 mean?
左宜右宜 (zuǒ yí yòu yí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe someone who is both talented and virtuous”.
How do you pronounce 左宜右宜?
左宜右宜 is pronounced zuǒ yí yòu yí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 左宜右宜 literally mean?
Literally, 左宜右宜 means “Suitable left and suitable right”. It is used to mean “to describe someone who is both talented and virtuous”.
What is the Chinese definition of 左宜右宜?
形容才德兼备，则无所不宜，无所不有。