异曲同工

MEANING

1. 壹形adjective

   different tunes played with equal skill (idiom)

   • zhèliǎngbùdiànyǐngyǒuyìqǔtónggōngzhīmiào.

     这两部电影有异曲同工之妙。🔊

     These two films achieve their effect through different means but with equally subtle artistry.

2. 貳形adjective

   different methods leading to the same result

   • zhèliǎngbùdiànyǐngyǒuyìqǔtónggōngzhīmiào.

     这两部电影有异曲同工之妙。🔊

     These two films achieve similar excellence through different means.

3. 參形adjective

   different approach but equally satisfactory outcome

   • zhèliǎngbùdiànyǐngyǒuyìqǔtónggōngzhīmiào.

     这两部电影有异曲同工之妙。🔊

     These two films have a remarkably similar charm despite their different approaches.