靠山吃山，靠水吃水

kaau3 saan1 hek3 saan1 ，kaau3 seoi2 hek3 seoi2

lit. the mountain dweller lives off the mountain, the shore dweller lives off the sea (idiom) · fig. to make the best use of local resources · to exploit one's position to advance oneself

Meanings

  1. lit. the mountain dweller lives off the mountain, the shore dweller lives off the sea (idiom)
  2. fig. to make the best use of local resources
  3. to exploit one's position to advance oneself
  4. to find one's niche
  5. to live off the land

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