两翼 liǎngyì both wings
both wings; of a bird or aircraft; flanks (military); two sides or auxiliary parts (figuratively)
How to remember 两翼: 两 two + 翼 wings = both wings.
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How it is used
- Both wings - of a bird or aircraft, or the flanks of a formation - 从两翼包抄 (cóng liǎngyì bāochāo) to outflank from both sides.
- Military and strategic register; figuratively the two supporting/auxiliary parts of a larger whole (一体两翼, one body with two wings).
- Contrast 中路/中央 (the center); 两翼 are the lateral sides.