一个巴掌拍不响

一个巴掌拍不响:

Literally means:

one hand alone can't clap

Actually means:

巴掌 refers to the palm.

It means that quarrels or disputes are not caused by any single party, so both parties should be responsible.

It also means that one cannot achieve anything with out the help or collaboration of others.

巴掌，手掌。

一个巴掌拍不响，只用一个手掌是不能拍出声音的。

指争吵或纠纷不可能是单方面引起的，因此双方面都有责任。

也指力量孤单，没有别人配合做不成事。