优势互补
yōu shì hù bǔ
each side’s strengths make up for the other’s weaknesses
Character by character
优yōu
superior
superior
势shì
position
position
互hù
mutually
mutually
补bǔ
complement
complement
Example
他懂技术，她懂销售，两人合伙开公司，正好优势互补。
He knows the technology and she knows sales, so going into business together, their strengths complement each other perfectly.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
A set phrase of official and business language, often in the chain 优势互补、互利共赢. The subject is two or more parties (双方、两家企业); it is also used of regions and countries.
Learn this in Lesson 185 · HSK 7–9: 吉利收购沃尔沃 (Geely buys Volvo)
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