各有所短 Each has his own shortcomings
Explanation
各有所短的意思是每个人都有自己的缺点和不足。
The idiom means that everyone has their own shortcomings and deficiencies.
Origin Story
话说春秋战国时期，有个名叫孙膑的军事家，他与庞涓是同窗好友，后来庞涓妒忌孙膑的才华，多次陷害孙膑，致使孙膑身受重伤，被庞涓所囚禁。然而，孙膑并没有气馁，反而更加刻苦研习兵法，最终凭借自己的智慧和谋略，帮助齐国战胜魏国，奠定了齐国的霸业。孙膑的故事告诉我们，虽然每个人都有自己的缺点和不足，但只要我们能够不断努力，积极进取，就能克服自身的缺陷，取得辉煌的成就。而庞涓虽然在军事方面有很高的天赋，却因为嫉妒和心胸狭窄，最终走上了自取灭亡的道路。他们的故事也从侧面说明了“各有所短”的道理，并提醒人们要重视自身的不足，才能不断完善自己，才能取得真正的成功。
In ancient China, during the Warring States period, there were two outstanding military strategists, Sun Bin and Pang Juan. Both were once students of the same master, but Pang Juan, envious of Sun Bin's talent, repeatedly tried to suppress and sabotage him. Despite all the hardships, and after severe torture by Pang Juan, Sun Bin retained his ingenuity and patience, and used his knowledge to get revenge on his tormentor. Sun Bin, who despite his disability kept his mind and sharp intellect, helped the kingdom of Qi win significant victories.Throughout history, the two different fates of Sun Bin and Pang Juan illustrate how important it is to recognize one's weaknesses and continue to develop, while envy and intrigue only lead to one's own downfall.
Usage
用于形容人各有缺点或不足。
Used to describe that everyone has their own shortcomings or deficiencies.
Examples
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张三擅长绘画，李四精通音乐，两人各有所长，各有所短。
zhang san shan chang hui hua,li si jing tong yin yue,liang ren ge you suo chang,ge you suo duan.
Zhang San excels at painting, while Li Si is skilled in music. Each of them has his own strengths and weaknesses.
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团队合作中，每个人都有自己的优势和不足，各有所长，各有所短，要学会取长补短。
tuandui hezuo zhong,mei geren dou you ziji de youshi he bu zu,ge you suo chang,ge you suo duan,yao xue hui qu chang bu duan
In team work, everyone has their own advantages and disadvantages. Each has their strengths and weaknesses; learn to leverage strengths and compensate for weaknesses.