集思广益 jísī-guǎngyì collecting opinions is of wide benefit
collecting opinions is of wide benefit (idiom); to pool wisdom for mutual benefit; to profit from widespread suggestions
How to remember 集思广益: 集 to gather + 思 think + 广 broad + 益 to profit = collecting opinions is of wide benefit.
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- To pool everyone's ideas for a better outcome - 我们集思广益，想出了办法 (wǒmen jísī guǎngyì, xiǎng chū le bànfǎ) we brainstormed together and found a solution.
- A positive idiom common in meetings/management, praising collective wisdom.
- Literally 'gather thoughts, broaden benefit'; the point is drawing on many minds, not deciding alone.