This means two people understand each other perfectly without needing to say anything explicitly. It's about a shared unspoken agreement or mutual awareness.
In Chinese communication, indirectness is often preferred over direct confrontation. This saying celebrates the ideal of 'yi zhao bu xuan' — understanding without words — which is seen as a sign of deep connection and social intelligence.
Chinese people use this phrase to acknowledge a shared understanding without breaking social harmony. It signals trust and intimacy, and it's a way to say 'we're on the same page' without making it awkward or explicit.
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