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The word 左右逢源 is formed by combining the characters 左 (left) and 右 (right) with 逢 (meet) and 源 (source), literally depicting encountering a source on both the left and right sides, which constructs the idea of finding help or opportunity from all directions.

Word Definition - 左右逢源

zuǒ yòu féng yuán lit. to strike water right and left (idiom); fig. to turn everything into gold; to have everything going one's way; to benefit from both sides

Individual Character Details

左 zuǒ, zuǒ
右 yòu
逢 féng
源 yuán