情投意合

Pronunciation: qíng tóu yì hé Literal meaning: Feelings cast, ideas match

Origin & Usage

This idiom describes feelings (情) being cast together (投) and ideas (意) matching (合). It depicts natural compatibility where both emotions and thoughts align. The phrase captures the experience of meeting someone who just fits. Modern usage describes instant rapport, the rare experience of finding someone whose temperament and thinking naturally harmonize with one's own.

Examples

English: "From their first meeting, they knew they were kindred spirits."

Chinese: 从第一次见面，他们就知道彼此情投意合。