The water like a fish in water refers to Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms.
Like a fish in water, it mainly refers to getting someone who is very compatible with you or an environment that is very suitable for you. The source of the idiom is "The Chronicle of the Three Kingdoms·Book of Shu·The Biography of Zhuge Liang". The source of this idiom is Liu Bei's original words: "A solitary person has a bright sky, just like a fish has water."
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p>The allusion of being like a fish in water
The protagonists are Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang. Xu Shu recommended Zhuge Liang to Liu Bei as a rare good talent. Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times and finally met Zhuge Liang. Liu Bei asked him for many methods of governing the country. Zhuge Liang carefully analyzed the situation at the time and suggested that Liu Bei occupy Jingzhou first. The relationship between the two gradually deepened. Liu Bei said to his sworn brothers Guan Yu and Zhang Fei: "I have Zhuge Liang's assistance, just like a fish in water."
The meaning of the idiom "like a fish in water"
A good king needs the help of talented people to govern the world well, and a talented person can only use his talents when he meets a good king, that is, the so-called "A good bird chooses a tree to roost in, and a good minister chooses his master to serve." Zhuge Liang devoted himself to Liu Bei, and Liu Bei was like a fish in water because of Zhuge Liang. When people find the space and partners suitable for their development, they can exert their power and create outstanding results.
A good friend can benefit a person for life, but a despicable friend can cause heavy losses. Therefore, when making friends, people must be cautious, observe the quality of the other person's character, and then decide whether it is worth dating sincerely.
Zhuge Liang’s wisdom
1. Military wisdom: Zhuge Liang is proficient in the art of war, good at strategy, and has achieved brilliant victories on the battlefield many times. He once borrowed arrows from a straw boat and cleverly took advantage of the east wind to burn Red Cliff and defeat Cao Cao. He also led his army to conquer Menghuo in the south, captured and defeated Menghuo seven times, and pacified Nanzhong. He also made six more Northern Expeditions to the Central Plains. Although they were unsuccessful, they also demonstrated his indomitable spirit and superb strategic ability. He invented the wooden cow and flowing horse, the Kongming lantern, etc., and modified the repeating crossbow to increase the range and power.
2. Literary wisdom: Zhuge Liang is not only an outstanding military strategist, but also an excellent writer. His representative prose works include "The Master's Guide" and "The Book of Commandments", etc. They are powerful and sincere and have been passed down through the ages. His calligraphy is also very distinctive and is called "Zhuge style".
3. Inventing wisdom: Zhuge Liang was extensively involved in various learnings and was proficient in astronomy, geography, music, poetry, etc. He deduced the art of war, made the "Eight Formations", and invented the "Kongming Lock".