惺惺相惜

MEANING

1. 壹形adjective

   lit. people of talent appreciate one another (idiom)

   • tāmenxīngxīngxiāngxī,hùxiāngbāngzhù.

     他们惺惺相惜，互相帮助。🔊

     They appreciate each other's talents and help one another.

2. 貳形adjective

   fig. to feel an affinity with (sb); to feel a bond with

   • tāmenxīngxīngxiāngxī,chéngwéilehǎopéngyǒu.

     他们惺惺相惜，成为了好朋友。🔊

     They appreciated each other's qualities and became good friends.