高山流水

gāoshānliúshuǐ

高山流水 — gāoshānliúshuǐ

1. literally “high mountains and flowing water”; an idiom meaning a deep, rare friendship or mutual understanding between kindred spirits

   他们的友谊宛如高山流水，难得而珍贵。 tāmen de yǒuyì wǎnrú gāoshānliúshuǐ nándé ér zhēnguì — Their friendship is like a deep, kindred bond, rare and precious.

2. the name of a famous ancient guqin (zither) piece; by extension, refined music that evokes nature

   他在音乐会上演奏了一曲高山流水。 tā zài yīnyuèhuì shàng yǎnzòu le yīqū gāoshānliúshuǐ — He performed a piece of "Lofty Mountains and Flowing Water" at the concert.