"takes two to tango" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 一个巴掌拍不响

Definition

这个表达表示某些情况或问题需要两个人的参与或合作，而不仅仅是一个人的责任。通常用来说明双方都有责任。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式、惯用表达。在既有积极也有消极的场合都能用，特别是在表达双方对某事有责任时。不要用于只涉及一个人的情况。口语中很常见。

Examples

It takes two to tango to solve this problem.

要解决这个问题，**一个巴掌拍不响**。

The argument wasn't just her fault; it takes two to tango.

争吵不是她一个人的错，**一个巴掌拍不响**。

Marriage works only if both try; it takes two to tango.

婚姻只有双方都努力，**一个巴掌拍不响**。

You can't blame him alone—it takes two to tango.

你不能只怪他——**一个巴掌拍不响**。

Both companies were involved in the deal—it takes two to tango.

这笔交易两家公司都有份，**一个巴掌拍不响**。

If you're still arguing, remember it takes two to tango.

如果你们还在争论，记住，**一个巴掌拍不响**。