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水到渠成

shuǐ dào qú chéng
When the water comes, the channel is formed

Water arrives, channel becomes

This saying means that when conditions are ripe, things will...

This saying means that when conditions are ripe, things will naturally fall into place. It encourages patience and effort, suggesting that success comes when the groundwork is laid and timing is right.

This reflects the Daoist concept of natural flow and non-forcing (无为). It is often used to reassure people who are anxious about outcomes, emphasizing that results will come with time.

Someone might say this when a friend is worried about finding a job after months of applications, and they advise to keep trying because the right opportunity will come.

Chinese people use this to reduce anxiety and promote a calm, steady approach to goals. It signals trust in the process and in natural timing, and it counters the urge to rush or force outcomes.

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