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一箭双雕

yí jiàn shuāng diāo

Two Eagles with One Arrow

A gifted rider waits for two fighting eagles to cross before taking a single remarkable shot.

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What does 一箭双雕 mean today?

The story is associated with Changsun Sheng in the History of the Northern Dynasties. 一箭双雕 now describes achieving two useful results through one action.

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Answer three questions without looking at the English translation.

01两只雕为什么在空中争斗？
02长孙晟为什么没有马上放箭？
03长孙晟最后用了几支箭？
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What does 一箭双雕 mean in English?

一箭双雕 (yí jiàn shuāng diāo) literally means “shoot two eagles with one arrow.” It describes achieving two useful results through a single action.

When is 一箭双雕 used?

Use 一箭双雕 (yí jiàn shuāng diāo) when one decision or effort successfully accomplishes two goals at the same time. For example: Cycling to work gives her exercise while saving travel costs, so it is 一箭双雕.

What is the pinyin for 一箭双雕?

The pinyin pronunciation for 一箭双雕 is “yí jiàn shuāng diāo.”