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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「鷗水相依」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

A metaphor is inseparable from the environment in which it depends for survival.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

ōu shuǐ xiàng yī

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

au1 seui2 seung2 yi1

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.