鹬蚌相争,渔翁得利

鹬蚌相争,渔翁得利
bàngxiāngzhēng,wēng

lit. when the snipe and the clam grapple with each other, the fisherman catches them both (idiom)

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    lit. when the snipe and the clam grapple with each other, the fisherman catches them both (idiom)

    • When the snipe and the clam quarrel with each other, the fisherman gains the benefit.

  2. noun

    fig. when two sides are locked in dispute, it's often a third party that benefits

    • When the snipe and the clam quarrel, the fisherman gains the benefit.

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