run parallel without conflict; not mutually exclusive
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to run parallel without conflict; to not be mutually exclusive; to be compatible
formalUsed to describe two or more things, ideas, or actions that can proceed or exist simultaneously without interfering with each other. Common in formal discussions about policies, theories, or systems.
Fā发
zhǎn展
jīng经
jì济
yǔ与
bǎo保
hù护
huán环
jìng境
kě可
yǐ以
bìng并
xíng行
bù不
bèi悖
。
Developing the economy and protecting the environment can proceed in parallel without conflict.
Zhè这
liǎng两
zhǒng种
lǐ理
lùn论
kàn看
sì似
duì对
lì立
，
shí实
zé则
bìng并
xíng行
bù不
bèi悖
。
These two theories may seem opposed, but in fact, they are not mutually exclusive.
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Wéi维
hù护
chuán传
tǒng统
yǔ与
gǔ鼓
lì励
chuàng创
xīn新
yīng应
dāng当
bìng并
xíng行
bù不
bèi悖
。
Preserving tradition and encouraging innovation should go hand in hand without conflict.