like attracts like; kindred spirits naturally gather
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like attracts like; things of similar nature resonate with each other; kindred spirits naturally come together
literaryClassical idiom originating from the I Ching (Zhouyi). Used to describe the natural affinity and mutual attraction between people who share similar values, interests, or temperaments. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
Tā他
men们
liǎng两
rén人
dōu都
rè热
ài爱
gǔ古
diǎn典
yīn音
yuè乐
，
zhēn真
shì是
tóng同
shēng声
xiāng相
yìng应
，
tóng同
qì气
xiāng相
qiú求
。
Both of them love classical music—truly like attracts like, and kindred spirits naturally gather.
Zhè这
liǎng两
gè个
gōng公
sī司
lǐ理
niàn念
yī一
zhì致
，
hé合
zuò作
qǐ起
lái来
jiù就
xiàng像
tóng同
shēng声
xiāng相
yìng应
，
tóng同
qì气
xiāng相
qiú求
。
These two companies share the same philosophy; working together is a perfect case of like attracting like.
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Gǔ古
rén人
yún云
：
“
tóng同
shēng声
xiāng相
yìng应
，
tóng同
qì气
xiāng相
qiú求
。
”
zhì志
qù趣
xiāng相
tóu投
de的
rén人
zǒng总
huì会
zǒu走
dào到
yī一
qǐ起
。
As the ancients said, 'Like attracts like; kindred spirits naturally gather'—people with common interests will always find each other.