情投意合 (qíng tóu yì hé) — (idiom) to hit it off perfectly, to be kindred spirits, to be perfectly compatible
Definition
An idiom for two people whose feelings and ideas click completely — kindred spirits. Used for friendships, romances, or partners who are deeply in tune with each other.
idiom
to hit it off perfectlyto be kindred spiritsto be perfectly compatible
Examples
- 情投意合，。Tā men liǎng gè rén rèn shi bù jiǔ jiù qíng tóu yì hé, chéng le hǎo péng you.The two of them hit it off shortly after meeting and became good friends.
- 情投意合，。Zhè duì fū qī yīn wèi qíng tóu yì hé, suǒ yǐ hūn yīn fēi cháng xìng fú.This couple is very happy in their marriage because they are perfectly compatible.
- ，情投意合，。Wǒ men suī rán lái zì bù tóng guó jiā, dàn qíng tóu yì hé, yǒu hěn duō gòng tóng yǔ yán.Although we come from different countries, we hit it off and have a lot in common.
Origin
Compound word构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate
Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.
情投 says feelings match and 意合 says intentions agree, so the pair is perfectly compatible.
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