求同存异

求同存异 [qiú tóng cún yì]

1. ■ seek common ground while reserving differences; put aside minor differences so as to seek common ground; seek common ground among us, while keeping our differences; seek common ground on (major questions) while reserving differences on (minor points); seek common ground on major issues while leaving aside minor differences:

在这个问题上， 我们应当求同存异。 We should seek common ground and reserve differences on this issue.