一舉兩得
Meaning:
[0] killing two birds with one stone
literally, lifting only one hand and receiving two things
[Syn.] 一箭雙雕, 一石二鳥;
Level:
4
Jyutping:
jat1 geoi2 loeng5 dak1
Pinyin:
yi1 ju3 liang3 de2
Type:
Cantonese Frequency:
6
Mandarin Frequency:
1
Notes:
[0]
Related Sentences
| Sentence | SWC | Jyutping | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| (yue) 將啲舊衫送俾有需要嘅人;一方面可以幫人;另一方面又唔使嘥嘢;真係一舉兩得。 | zoeng1 di1 gau6 saam1 sung3 bei2 jau5 seoi1 jiu3 ge3 jan4, jat1 fong1 min6 ho2 ji5 bong1 jan4, ling6 jat1 fong1 min6 jau6 m4 sai2 saai1 je5, san1 hai6 jat1 geoi2 loeng5 dak1 | Donating used clothes to the needy can help with their living and reduce waste. It is gaining two ends at once. |