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相辅而行

Word · IdiomTraditional相輔而行

to proceed in coordination; to work in parallel

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

idiom

to proceed together; to act in coordination with each other; to work in parallel

formal

Often used to describe two methods, plans, or parties working together in coordination rather than opposition. Emphasizes parallel progress.

Zhè这
liǎng两
tào套
fāng方
àn案
yīng应
gāi该
xiāng相
fǔ辅
ér而
xíng行
 ,
ér而
bù不
shì是
hù互
xiāng相
pái排
chì斥
 。

These two plans should proceed in coordination, rather than excluding each other.

Jīng经
jì济
fā发
zhǎn展
yǔ与
huán环
jìng境
bǎo保
hù护
yīng应
dāng当
xiāng相
fǔ辅
ér而
xíng行
 。

Economic development and environmental protection should go hand in hand.

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Lǐ理
lùn论
xué学
xí习
yǔ与
shí实
jiàn践
cāo操
zuò作
xiāng相
fǔ辅
ér而
xíng行
 ,
cái才
néng能
zhēn真
zhèng正
zhǎng掌
wò握
zhè这
mén门
jì技
shù术
 。

Theoretical study and hands-on practice must complement each other in order to truly master this skill.