Definition
水乳交融 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that literally describes water and milk blending together without separation. It is used to express that two or more things — such as people, ideas, colors, or artistic styles — combine in a perfectly harmonious, seamless way. You can apply it to interpersonal relationships, artistic works, or any situation where elements merge naturally.
f.e.
in perfect harmonyseamlessly blendednaturally integrated
Examples
- ，水乳交融。Tāmen liǎ hézuò duō nián, zǎo yǐ dádào shuǐ rǔ jiāo róng de jìngjiè.They have been collaborating for many years and have already reached a state of perfect harmony.
- 水乳交融，。Zhè fú huà sècǎi shuǐ rǔ jiāo róng, lìng rén shǎngxīn yuèmù.The colors in this painting blend harmoniously, delighting the eye and heart.
- ，水乳交融，。Zài tuánduì zhōng, měi ge rén de tècháng shuǐ rǔ jiāo róng, gōngzuò cáinéng gāoxiào.Within a team, only when everyone's strengths merge seamlessly can work be efficient.
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