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一物降一物 Meaning
一物降一物
Learn the meaning of 一物降一物, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 一物降一物 means lit. one object bests another object.
Meaning in English
Lit. one object bests another object
| Chinese | 一物降一物 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi1 wu4 xiang2 yi1 wu4 |
| Definitions | lit. one object bests another object; every item has a weakness (idiom); there is a rock to every scissor, a scissor to every paper, and a paper to every rock |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
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What does 一物降一物 mean?
一物降一物 means lit. one object bests another object.
How do you pronounce 一物降一物?
一物降一物 is pronounced yi1 wu4 xiang2 yi1 wu4 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 一物降一物 a Chinese idiom or saying?
一物降一物 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.