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-====== shuāngyíng: 双赢 - Win-Win ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** win-win in Chinese, shuāngyíng, 双赢 meaning, Chinese business culture, negotiation, mutual benefit, cooperation, 共赢, gòngyíng, Chinese diplomacy +
-  * **Summary:** Discover the meaning of **双赢 (shuāngyíng)**, the crucial Chinese concept of a "win-win" situation. More than just a business buzzword, `shuāngyíng` is a cultural philosophy that shapes everything from negotiations and contracts to international diplomacy. This page breaks down its characters, cultural significance, and practical usage, providing a deep dive for anyone looking to understand modern China and communicate more effectively. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** shuāngyíng +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Adjective, Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 6 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** A situation, agreement, or outcome that is beneficial to both parties involved; a win-win. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** `双赢` is the Chinese term for "win-win." However, it carries a deeper cultural weight than its English counterpart. It's not just a happy accident but often the stated goal and guiding principle for any serious discussion, especially in business and politics. It reflects a preference for creating mutual, long-term value and maintaining harmonious relationships over achieving a one-sided victory. To propose a `双赢` solution is to show sincerity and a forward-thinking, collaborative mindset. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **双 (shuāng):** This character means "two," "a pair," or "double." Pictorially, it originally represented two birds (隹) being held by a hand (又), signifying a pair. +
-  * **赢 (yíng):** This character means "to win," "to gain," or "to profit." It's a complex character that combines elements representing crisis, communication, and value, suggesting that winning requires strategy and effort. +
-  * When combined, **双赢 (shuāngyíng)** literally translates to "double win" or "a pair of wins"—one for each side. It perfectly captures the idea of two parties emerging victorious from an interaction. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-  * `双赢` is a cornerstone of modern Chinese social and business philosophy, deeply connected to the cultural value of **harmony (和谐, héxié)**. The goal is often to avoid direct confrontation and find a path where all parties feel they have gained something. This preserves face ([[面子]], miànzi) and strengthens the relationship ([[关系]], guānxi) for future interactions. +
-  * **Comparison to Western "Win-Win":** While "win-win" is a common term in the West, it's often presented as one of several negotiation strategies (win-win, win-lose, lose-lose). In China, `双赢` is frequently presented as the //only// legitimate starting point for a healthy, long-term partnership. Entering a negotiation with a "winner-takes-all" or "zero-sum game" (**零和博弈, líng hé bóyì**) mentality is often seen as aggressive, short-sighted, and even rude. Chinese leaders and companies frequently use the term in official statements to signal a desire for cooperation over conflict. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-  * **In Business Negotiations:** This is the most common context. A proposal will almost always be framed as a `双赢` opportunity. Saying "我希望我们能找到一个双赢的方案" (Wǒ xīwàng wǒmen néng zhǎodào yí ge shuāngyíng de fāng'àn - "I hope we can find a win-win solution") is a standard way to open or guide a discussion. +
-  * **In Diplomacy and Politics:** Government spokespeople and leaders constantly use `双赢` to describe international relations, trade deals, and partnerships. It's a key term in China's official political discourse. +
-  * **In Personal Relationships:** While less common for trivial matters, it can be used for significant decisions between partners or family members, such as deciding on a living arrangement that benefits both people's careers. "This is a win-win for us." +
-  * **Connotation and Formality:** The term is neutral to formal and carries a very positive connotation. It signals intelligence, fairness, and a collaborative spirit. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 这是一个**双赢**的合作，对我们两家公司都有好处。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè shì yí ge **shuāngyíng** de hézuò, duì wǒmen liǎng jiā gōngsī dōu yǒu hǎochu. +
-    * English: This is a win-win cooperation, it's beneficial for both of our companies. +
-    * Analysis: A classic business sentence. Notice how `双赢` is used as an adjective to describe the `合作` (cooperation). +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 我们需要共同努力，才能实现**双赢**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen xūyào gòngtóng nǔlì, cáinéng shíxiàn **shuāngyíng**. +
-    * English: We need to work together in order to achieve a win-win outcome. +
-    * Analysis: Here, `实现` (shíxiàn) means "to achieve" or "to realize." `双赢` functions as a noun, representing the goal to be achieved. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 自由贸易应该是**双赢**的，而不是零和博弈。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zìyóu màoyì yīnggāi shì **shuāngyíng** de, ér búshì líng hé bóyì. +
-    * English: Free trade should be win-win, not a zero-sum game. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence directly contrasts `双赢` with its antonym, `零和博弈` (líng hé bóyì - zero-sum game), highlighting its philosophical meaning. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 经过长时间的谈判，双方终于达成了**双赢**的协议。 +
-    * Pinyin: Jīngguò cháng shíjiān de tánpàn, shuāngfāng zhōngyú dáchéngle **shuāngyíng** de xiéyì. +
-    * English: After a long period of negotiation, the two sides finally reached a win-win agreement. +
-    * Analysis: `达成协议` (dáchéng xiéyì) means "to reach an agreement." This is a very common and formal phrasing you'd see in news reports. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 我们的目标是建立一种长期、稳定的**双赢**关系。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen de mùbiāo shì jiànlì yī zhǒng chángqī, wěndìng de **shuāngyíng** guānxi. +
-    * English: Our goal is to establish a long-term, stable, win-win relationship. +
-    * Analysis: This shows how `双赢` can be part of a string of adjectives to describe the desired nature of a `关系` (relationship). +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 你住公司附近，我用你的车位，我付你钱，这是个**双赢**的办法。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ zhù gōngsī fùjìn, wǒ yòng nǐ de chēwèi, wǒ fù nǐ qián, zhè shì ge **shuāngyíng** de bànfǎ. +
-    * English: You live near the company, I use your parking spot, and I pay you. This is a win-win solution. +
-    * Analysis: This demonstrates the use of `双赢` in a more informal, everyday situation that involves a clear mutual benefit. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 怎样才能把竞争关系变成**双赢**关系呢？ +
-    * Pinyin: Zěnyàng cáinéng bǎ jìngzhēng guānxi biànchéng **shuāngyíng** guānxi ne? +
-    * English: How can we turn a competitive relationship into a win-win relationship? +
-    * Analysis: This sentence uses the `把...变成...` (bǎ...biànchéng...) structure to talk about transformation, a common way to frame strategic thinking. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 这项政策旨在促进城乡经济的**双赢**发展。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè xiàng zhèngcè zhǐ zài cùjìn chéngxiāng jīngjì de **shuāngyíng** fāzhǎn. +
-    * English: This policy aims to promote the win-win development of the urban and rural economies. +
-    * Analysis: A formal example from a government or policy context. `旨在` (zhǐ zài) means "to aim at." +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 他不相信有真正的**双赢**，总觉得有人会吃亏。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā bù xiāngxìn yǒu zhēnzhèng de **shuāngyíng**, zǒng juéde yǒu rén huì chīkuī. +
-    * English: He doesn't believe in a true win-win; he always feels someone has to get the short end of the stick. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence expresses skepticism about the concept and introduces a useful contrasting term, `吃亏` (chīkuī), which means "to suffer a loss" or "to be at a disadvantage." +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 最终的解决方案必须对所有利益相关者都是**双赢**的。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zuìzhōng de jiějué fāng'àn bìxū duì suǒyǒu lìyì xiāngguān zhě dōu shì **shuāngyíng** de. +
-    * English: The final solution must be a win-win for all stakeholders. +
-    * Analysis: This shows a more complex business usage, incorporating the term `利益相关者` (lìyì xiāngguān zhě - stakeholders). +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **Not Just a Buzzword:** In English, "win-win" can sometimes feel like a cheap corporate buzzword used without real substance. In Chinese, while it's used frequently, `双赢` is treated as a serious strategic goal. Proposing it without a genuine plan for mutual benefit can be seen as insincere and damage your credibility. +
-  * **`双赢` vs. `妥协` (Compromise):** A common mistake is to confuse `双赢` with `妥协` (tuǒxié - compromise). +
-    * `妥协` often implies both sides are giving something up to meet in the middle. //"I wanted Chinese food, you wanted Italian, so we compromised and got pizza."// Both sides lost their first choice. +
-    * `双赢` implies both sides are gaining something of value, ideally creating a bigger "pie" rather than just splitting the existing one. //"My company provides the technology, your company provides the market access, and we both make more profit than we could alone."// +
-  * **Not Necessarily a 50/50 Split:** `双赢` does not mean the benefits are split equally. It simply means that //both// parties gain significant, meaningful value from the deal relative to their starting positions. One side might benefit more than the other, but as long as both are clearly better off, it can still be considered a `双赢` situation. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[共赢]] (gòngyíng) - "Joint win" or "mutual win." A very close synonym for `双赢` and often used interchangeably, sometimes combined as `合作共赢` (hézuò gòngyíng). +
-  * [[互利]] (hùlì) - "Mutual benefit." Another very close concept, often seen in the four-character phrase `互利共赢` (hùlì gòngyíng), meaning "mutually beneficial and win-win." +
-  * [[合作]] (hézuò) - "Cooperation." This is the action or process through which a `双赢` outcome is often achieved. +
-  * [[和谐]] (héxié) - "Harmony." The foundational cultural value that makes `双赢` such a desirable goal, as it promotes smooth, non-confrontational relationships. +
-  * [[谈判]] (tánpàn) - "Negotiation." The primary context in which the principle of `双赢` is applied. +
-  * [[妥协]] (tuǒxié) - "Compromise." A related but distinct concept involving mutual concessions, whereas `双赢` focuses on mutual gain. +
-  * [[零和博弈]] (líng hé bóyì) - "Zero-sum game." The direct antonym of `双赢`. This describes a situation where one person's gain is equivalent to another's loss.+