Shun Shui Ren Qing (a favor carried by the current) refers to doing someone a favor opportunistically or with little effort.
顺水人情 (shùn shuǐ rén qíng) 利用机会顺便给人的好处。也指不费力的人情。
| 成语 | 顺水人情 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 利用机会顺便给人的好处。也指不费力的人情。 |
| 出处 | 明·冯梦龙《东周列国志》第九十九回：“守将和军卒都受了贿赂，落得做个顺水人情。” |
| 拼音 | shùn shuǐ rén qíng |
| 拼音码 | ssrq |
| 近义词 | 顺手人情 |
| 歇后语 | 我解缆绳你推船 |
| 用法 | 偏正式；作宾语；指不费力的人情 |
| 英语 | a favour done at little cost to oneself |
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