各有千秋 Gè Yǒu Qiān Qiū Each has its own merits

Explanation

比喻各人有各人的长处,各人有各人的特色。

It is used to compare people or things, each of which has its own unique strengths.

Origin Story

传说中,彭祖活了八百多岁,寿星活了一千多岁。有人说彭祖比寿星差远了,也有人说彭祖有彭祖的优点,寿星有寿星的长处,各有千秋。其实,人生道路不同,成就各异,只要尽力而为,何必互相攀比呢?就如同百花齐放,各有千秋,红的似火,白的如雪,粉的似霞,黄的如金,每一种花都有其独特的美丽,各有千秋,各有特色。我们不应该只欣赏一种花,而应该欣赏所有的花,因为每一种花都有其独特的价值,都能给我们的生活增添色彩。

chuán shuō zhōng, péng zǔ huó le bā bǎi duō suì, shòuxīng huó le yī qiān duō suì. yǒu rén shuō péng zǔ bǐ shòuxīng chā yuǎn le, yě yǒu rén shuō péng zǔ yǒu péng zǔ de yōudiǎn, shòuxīng yǒu shòuxīng de cháng chù, gè yǒu qiān qiū. qíshí, rénshēng dàolù bùtóng, chéngjiù gè yì, zhǐyào jìnlì ér wéi, hébì hùxiāng pān bǐ ne? jiù rútóng bǎi huā qí fàng, gè yǒu qiān qiū, hóng de sì huǒ, bái de rú xuě, fěn de sì xiá, huáng de rú jīn, měi yī zhǒng huā dōu yǒu qí dú tè de měilì, gè yǒu qiān qiū, gè yǒu tè sè. wǒmen bù yīnggāi zhǐ xīn shǎng yī zhǒng huā, ér yīnggāi xīn shǎng suǒyǒu de huā, yīnwèi měi yī zhǒng huā dōu yǒu qí dú tè de jiàzhí, dōu néng gěi wǒmen de shēnghuó zēng tiān sècǎi.

Legend has it that Peng Zu lived for more than 800 years, and Shou Xing lived for more than 1000 years. Some people say that Peng Zu was far behind Shou Xing, while others say that Peng Zu has Peng Zu's advantages, and Shou Xing has Shou Xing's advantages; each has its own merits. In fact, the paths of life are different, and achievements vary. As long as we do our best, why should we compare ourselves to each other? It's like a hundred flowers blooming together, each with its own unique beauty. Red like fire, white like snow, pink like clouds, yellow like gold; each flower has its unique beauty and characteristics. We shouldn't only admire one kind of flower, but all of them, because each has its unique value and can add color to our lives.

Usage

用于比较事物各有长处,各有特色。

yòng yú bǐjiào shìwù gè yǒu chángchù, gè yǒu tè sè

Used to compare things that each have their own advantages and characteristics.

Examples

  • 论艺术成就,两位画家各有千秋。

    lùn yìshù chéngjiù, liǎng wèi huājiā gè yǒu qiān qiū

    In terms of artistic achievements, the two painters each have their own unique strengths.

  • 这两个方案各有千秋,很难取舍。

    zhè liǎng gè fāng'àn gè yǒu qiān qiū, hěn nán qǔ shě

    These two plans each have their own advantages and disadvantages, it is difficult to choose between them.