兩廂情願 liǎng xiāng qíng yuàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. both sides are willing
  2. by mutual consent

CHARACTERS

兩 liǎng two, both, pair, couple; ounce
廂 xiāng side-room, wing; theatre box
情 qíng feeling, sentiment, emotion
願 yuàn desire, want; wish; ambition