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鸥水相依 — “Figuratively”

鸥水相依 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Figuratively”. To be inseparable from the environment or conditions essential for one's existence. Literally, “Gulls and water depend on each other”.

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鸥水相依 Pronunciation and Pinyin

鸥水相依 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
鸥
ōu9gull or seagull
水
shuǐ4water, liquid, river, juice
相
xiāng9mutual or appearance
依
yī8rely on, according to

Example Sentence with 鸥水相依

这家企业的发展离不开当地居民的支持,两者可谓鸥水相依。
The development of this enterprise is inseparable from the support of local residents; they exemplify a relationship of mutual dependence.

Idioms Related to 鸥水相依

More idioms starting with 鸥

  • ōu鸥bō波píng萍jì迹carefree recluse's life
  • ōu鸥niǎo鸟bù不xià下Highly vigilant and wary of harm
  • ōu鸥niǎo鸟wàng忘jī机Free from worldly intrigues
  • ōu鸥lù鹭wàng忘jī机free from worldly cares

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Questions about 鸥水相依

What does 鸥水相依 mean?

鸥水相依 (ōu shuǐ xiāng yī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Figuratively”.

How do you pronounce 鸥水相依?

鸥水相依 is pronounced ōu shuǐ xiāng yī in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 鸥水相依 literally mean?

Literally, 鸥水相依 means “Gulls and water depend on each other”. It is used to mean “Figuratively”.

What is the Chinese definition of 鸥水相依?

比喻离不开赖以生存的环境。

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