Definition
如鱼得水 is a four-character idiom that literally means 'like a fish getting water'. Figuratively, it describes a person who is in an environment perfectly suited to their abilities or temperament — 'to be in one's element'. You use it when someone finds the right place, team, or conditions where they can thrive naturally.
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to be in one's elementto find a perfect environment (like a fish in water)
Examples
- 如鱼得水。Tā jiārù nà jiā gōngsī hòu gōngzuò qǐlai zhēn shì rú yú dé shuǐ.After joining that company, he works as if he's in his element.
- ，如鱼得水，。Zài zhège tuánduì lǐ, tā rú yú dé shuǐ, biǎoxiàn fēicháng chūsè.In this team, he's like a fish in water — his performance is outstanding.
- ，如鱼得水，。Huàn le xīn huánjìng hòu, tā rú yú dé shuǐ, hěn kuài jiù shìyìng le.After changing to a new environment, he felt like a fish in water and quickly adapted.
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