一举两得

النطق: yī jǔ liǎng dé المعنى الحرفي: One action two gains

الأصل والاستخدام

This idiom describes one (一) action (举) yielding two (两) gains (得). It celebrates efficiency that achieves multiple objectives simultaneously. The phrase appeared in strategy texts praising tactics that accomplish several goals at once. It represents the ideal of maximizing returns from single efforts. Modern usage describes any action, decision, or approach that achieves multiple benefits from a single investment of time, money, or effort.

أمثلة

الإنجليزية: "Cycling to work saves money and improves health at the same time."

الصينية: 骑车上班既省钱又健身，一举两得。