以石投水
yǐ​shí​tóu​shuǐ

to get along well

以石投水 yǐ​shí​tóu​shuǐ
to get along well
To be in complete agreement or harmony; to hit it off; to be perfectly compatible with each other like a stone thrown into water
to test the water
To test the water or check the reaction of others before taking action.
to be natural
To describe a person of high character or talent whose actions and words naturally align with the Way (Tao) like a stone sinking effortlessly into water

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