To Have It Both Ways with a Single Act

Let’s learn the Chinese Idiom ‘一举两得’ from the story “To Have It Both Ways with a Single Act” with animation.

This Chinese idiom means to do one task and finish two or more goals. 

This app not only shows the original and modern meanings of ‘一举两得,’ but also teaches the individual characters. There are two animations and a Chinese idiom comic strip.

1. Chinese idiom animated story

Once upon a time, there were two men saw two tigers fighting for an OX. 

One man wanted to kill these two tigers, but the other man stopped him.

The man who wanted to kill tigers asked:

The other man said, “It’s not the right time to kill the tigers because they are fighting desperately for the OX.

In the end the weaker one will be killed and the other one will be hurt badly.

At that time, you just need to kill the stronger one; then you get both tigers easily.”

2. Chinese idiom comic strips

We also provide a comic strip, including an explanation and four words that help learners learn about the original and modern meanings of ‘一举两得.’

 Chinese idiom flash cards

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Description

Age: Recommended for Grade 1 students.

Level: Helpful Chinese reading for basic level learners

Characters: Contains 450+ basic level Chinese characters