mutually beget each other
In Chinese idioms, Pinyin is Xi ā ngsh ē ngxi ā ngch é ng, which means mutual transformation and promotion. It's from measurement and balance.
The origin of Idioms
Chen Liang of the Song Dynasty wrote "the law is born to measure and weigh, and the utensils are made to make the world change. How can we discuss the meaning of mutual generation and mutual success from the common law?"
Idiom usage
Used as a predicate or attributive; used in writing.
Chinese PinYin : xiāng shēng xiāng chéng
mutually beget each other
blot out the sky and cover the sun. zhē tiān yìng rì
the time and fates are against someone. mìng jiǎn shí guāi
the people are noble and the country prosperous. mín yīn guó fù