珠联璧合
zhū lián bì hé
a perfect pairing; a brilliant combination
Character by character
珠zhū
pearls
pearls
联lián
strung
strung
璧bì
jade discs
jade discs
合hé
joined
joined
Example
新郎新娘一个会写一个会画，真是珠联璧合。
The groom writes and the bride paints: a perfect match.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
From the image of the sun and moon joined like jade discs and the planets strung like pearls. Praises couples, partnerships, casts and well-matched couplets; a favourite at weddings.
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