jyu4 jyu4 dak1 seoi2如魚得水如鱼得水

Jyutpingjyu4 jyu4 dak1 seoi2

Yaleyùh yùh dāk séui

語句

Definition

In one's element; like a fish in water; placed in a highly suitable environment.

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How it's used

This idiom describes someone who has found their ideal environment or a situation where they can fully utilize their talents. It carries a strong sense of comfort and natural aptitude, often used when someone excels after a change in scenery or role. Unlike some formal idioms, it is quite common in daily speech to describe professional or social success.

Examples

keoi5佢zyun3轉zo2咗heoi3去le1呢fan2份gung1工，gaan2簡zik6直jyu4如jyu4魚dak1得seoi2水。

Ever since he switched to this job, he has been like a fish in water.

nei5你喺hai2呢ni1個go3環waan4境ging2如jyu4魚jyu4得dak1水，seoi2唔m4使sai2擔daam1心sam1啦。

You are in your element in this environment, so no need to worry.

Common phrases

gaan2簡zik6直jyu4如jyu4魚dak1得seoi2水

simply like a fish in water

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal description of a fish, but it is strictly used to describe human situations. Avoid using it to describe physical comfort like a warm room or a soft bed, as it specifically refers to the alignment between a person's skills and their environment.