靠山吃山，靠水吃水

kàoshānchīshān,kàoshuǐchīshuǐ

lit. the mountain dweller lives off the mountain, the shore dweller lives off the sea (idiom); fig. to make the best use of local resources

Meaning

kàoshānchīshān,kàoshuǐchīshuǐkao4 shan1 chi1 shan1 , kao4 shui3 chi1 shui3
  1. lit. the mountain dweller lives off the mountain, the shore dweller lives off the sea (idiom)
  2. fig. to make the best use of local resources
  3. to exploit one's position to advance oneself
  4. to find one's niche
  5. to live off the land

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