君子之交淡如水

君子之交淡如水

Literally means:

the friendship between gentlemen is as pure as water

Actually means:

a hedge between keeps friendship green

君子, a cultured or noble gentleman; 淡如水, as pure as water.

This phrase means that friendship between gentlemen is true, elegant and everlasting. It suggests that true friends value friendship instead of vulgar superfluity.

君子，品格高尚的人。淡如水，像水一样清纯。

君子之交淡如水，品德高尚的人之间的友谊高雅纯真，而且长久。提示真正的朋友讲的是真情，不搞浮华的俗套。