yào​shān​yào​shuǐ

to appreciate different things

乐山乐水 樂山樂水 yào​shān​yào​shuǐ
to appreciate different things
Literally meaning "to love the mountains and love the waters," this phrase is used to describe how different people have different temperaments and preferences. Originally from the 论语 lún​yǔ, where it contrasts the wise who enjoy the movement of water and the virtuous who enjoy the stillness of mountains.

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