Idiom explanation
Interpretation: Gentleman: In ancient times, it refers to a person with high moral character, also known as a gentleman with good conduct. Cross: Friendship. Because of an upright man is open and poised, don't be wary. Don't be too polite and don't be too humble. It can be relaxed and natural, and the mood is as clear and transparent as water.
Origin of idioms
Zhuangzi Miki: "The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, the friendship between villains is as sweet as ever, the friendship between gentlemen is as light as a kiss, and the friendship between villains is willing."
Vernacular: "The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, and the friendship between villains is as sweet as sweet wine;" A gentleman is indifferent to his heart, but a villain is good at dating and breaking righteousness. "
Idiom usage
As an adverbial, the subject complement contains a positive meaning.
Extended data
antonym
A small partner is willing to bear hardships;
It means that the friendship between wine and meat with intertwined interests will soon be abandoned, so there will be quarrels and abuse.
Origin of idioms
Zhuangzi Miki: "The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, the friendship between villains is as sweet as ever, the friendship between gentlemen is as light as a kiss, and the friendship between villains is willing."
Vernacular: "The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, and the friendship between villains is as sweet as sweet wine;" A gentleman is indifferent to his heart, but a villain is good at dating and breaking righteousness. "
example
Song Xin Qi Ji's "Dong Xian Ge Ding Mao's Works in August": "The sweetness will eventually deteriorate, and you will know at the end of the year. A friendship between gentlemen is as light as water. "
Vernacular: "The mash tastes sweet, but it is easy to deteriorate in the end. If water has no taste, it will remain unchanged for a long time. " . When I am old, I also know a truth: it is lighter for a gentleman to make friends than water. "
Baidu Encyclopedia-A friendship between gentlemen is as light as water
The friendship between little people is as sweet as cucumber.