有一利即有一弊 — “Every advantage has its disadvantage”
有一利即有一弊 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Every advantage has its disadvantage”. Every coin has two sides. Literally, “If there is one benefit, there is one drawback”.
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我们选择学习编程，虽然未来就业前景好，但长时间面对电脑也有一利即有一弊，对视力健康可能造成影响。
When we choose to study programming, although the job prospects are good, prolonged exposure to computers means every advantage has its disadvantage, potentially affecting eye health.
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What does 有一利即有一弊 mean?
有一利即有一弊 (yǒu yī lì jí yǒu yī bì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Every advantage has its disadvantage”.
How do you pronounce 有一利即有一弊?
有一利即有一弊 is pronounced yǒu yī lì jí yǒu yī bì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 有一利即有一弊 literally mean?
Literally, 有一利即有一弊 means “If there is one benefit, there is one drawback”. It is used to mean “Every advantage has its disadvantage”.
What is the Chinese definition of 有一利即有一弊?
弊：弊病，害处。在这一方面有好处，在另一方面就会有坏处