shì
,
èr
shì
èr

idiom
common

Meaning of 一是一,二是二

一是一,二是二 means strictly according to the facts; calling a spade a spade; no-nonsense. Pronounced yī shì yī , èr shì èr.

  • strictly according to the facts; calling a spade a spade; no-nonsense

Definitions & Examples

bàn
shì
shì
 
èr
shì
èr
 
cóng
hán
hu
 

He handles matters strictly by the book, never being vague about it.

Zán
men
shuō
huà
děi
yǒu
shì
 
èr
shì
èr
 
néng
hán
hu
 

We must speak clearly and precisely, without any ambiguity.

wéi
rén
shì
 
èr
shì
èr
 
jiā
dōu
hěn
xìn
rèn
 

He is a no-nonsense person, and everyone trusts him.