君子之交淡如水
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a gentleman's friendship, insipid as water (idiom, from Zhuangzi 庄子 zhuāngzǐ)
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Proverb谚语諺語 · In everyday use
- Literally
- the friendship of gentlemen is as plain as water
- Meaning
- True friendships are free of self-interest and fuss; they are pure and understated rather than showy. Said approvingly.
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