Candidate expression
一是一，二是二 Meaning
一是一，二是二
Learn the meaning of 一是一，二是二, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 一是一，二是二 means lit. one is one, two is two (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. one is one, two is two (idiom)
| Chinese | 一是一，二是二 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi1 shi4 yi1 , er4 shi4 er4 |
| Definitions | lit. one is one, two is two (idiom); fig. things are (or ought to be) perfectly clear-cut; unequivocal |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 一是一，二是二 mean?
一是一，二是二 means lit. one is one, two is two (idiom).
How do you pronounce 一是一，二是二?
一是一，二是二 is pronounced yi1 shi4 yi1 er4 shi4 er4 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 一是一，二是二 a Chinese idiom or saying?
一是一，二是二 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.