和而不同 Harmony without uniformity
Explanation
指一种和谐相处，但又不盲目跟从的状态。提倡在多样性中寻求统一，在尊重差异的基础上实现和谐共处。
Refers to a state of harmonious coexistence without blindly following. It advocates seeking unity in diversity and achieving harmonious coexistence on the basis of respecting differences.
Origin Story
在一个古老的村庄里，住着两个家族，一个家族擅长织布，另一个家族擅长制陶。起初，这两个家族因文化差异而经常发生争执，彼此之间充满了隔阂与误解。后来，村里的智者站出来，他说道：“和而不同，才是我们生存的智慧。我们应该尊重彼此的文化，学习彼此的长处，共同发展壮大。”智者的教诲让这两个家族深受启发，他们开始互相学习，互相帮助，并最终成为了合作无间的伙伴。织布家族学会了制陶技术，制陶家族也掌握了精湛的织布技艺，他们共同创造出了更丰富的文化，村庄也因此变得更加繁荣昌盛。
In an ancient village, there lived two families, one skilled in weaving, the other in pottery. Initially, these two families often clashed due to cultural differences, filled with misunderstandings and alienation. Later, the village elder spoke up, saying, “Harmony without uniformity is the wisdom of our survival. We should respect each other’s cultures, learn from each other’s strengths, and grow together.” This wisdom deeply inspired the two families, who began learning and helping each other, becoming inseparable partners. The weaving family learned pottery techniques, the pottery family mastered superb weaving skills. Together, they created a richer culture, bringing prosperity to their village.
Usage
形容人与人之间，或团体之间，既要保持各自的个性，又要和谐相处，互相尊重。
Describes the coexistence of individuals or groups, where both individuality and harmony and mutual respect are maintained.
Examples
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团队合作中，我们要做到和而不同，既要保持团队的统一性，又要尊重个人的差异。
zài tuánduī hézuò zhōng, wǒmen yào zuòdào hé'ér bùtóng, jì yào bǎochí tuánduī de tǒngyī xìng, yòu yào zūnjìng gèrén de chāyì.
In team cooperation, we should achieve harmony without uniformity, maintaining team unity while respecting individual differences.
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处理人际关系时，要做到和而不同，既要友好相处，又要保持独立的思考。
chǔlǐ rénjì guānxì shí, yào zuòdào hé'ér bùtóng, jì yào yǒuhǎo xiāngchǔ, yòu yào bǎochí dú lì de sīkǎo.
When handling interpersonal relationships, we should achieve harmony without uniformity, maintaining friendly relationships while maintaining independent thinking