to combine; to have both; to be complete in all aspects
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to possess simultaneously; to have both/all aspects
formalDescribes a person, thing, or quality that combines two or more desirable traits or aspects. Often used in formal or literary contexts to praise comprehensiveness.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
dé德
cái才
jiān兼
bèi备
de的
yōu优
xiù秀
lǐng领
dǎo导
。
He is an excellent leader who combines both virtue and talent.
Yī一
gè个
hǎo好
de的
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
yīng应
gāi该
wén文
wǔ武
jiān兼
bèi备
。
A good athlete should be accomplished in both literary and martial arts.
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Zhè这
bù部
zuò作
pǐn品
lì力
qiú求
xíng形
shén神
jiān兼
bèi备
。
This work strives to combine both form and spirit.
Zhè这
jiā家
cān餐
tīng厅
de的
cài菜
pǐn品
sè色
xiāng香
wèi味
jiān兼
bèi备
。
The dishes at this restaurant combine appealing color, aroma, and flavor.