"it takes two to tango" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 一个巴掌拍不响

Definition

这个表达意思是有些事情需要双方参与，责任不只在一方。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于描述双方都涉及责任的情况，尤其是争吵或合作。多用于口语或半正式语境。类似中文“一个巴掌拍不响”。

Examples

They are both fighting. It takes two to tango.

他们都在争吵。**一个巴掌拍不响**。

It takes two to tango when a problem happens in a relationship.

当一段关系出现问题时，**一个巴掌拍不响**。

Don’t blame just her, it takes two to tango.

不要只怪她，**一个巴掌拍不响**。

If this deal failed, remember, it takes two to tango.

如果这笔交易失败了，记住：**一个巴掌拍不响**。

She wanted to break up, but it takes two to tango.

她想分手，可**一个巴掌拍不响**。

You can't fix the situation alone—it takes two to tango.

你一个人无法解决这个局面——**一个巴掌拍不响**。