"Crossing a River in the Same Boat"  is a Chinese idiom that speaks of overcoming difficulties by working together. In the Spring and Autumn Period, the State of Wu and the State of Yue often fought with each other, and their people looked upon each other as enemies. Once, people from the two states were crossing a river in the same boat. When the boat was in the middle of the river, a strong wind threatened to sink it. The people from the two states cooperated to ensure the safe arrival of the boat. This idiom indicates that people should pull together to overcome difficulties, burying their differences in a time of common danger. From 100 Common Chinese Idioms and Set Phrases.

 

May your life be enriched by others, who you work together with and learn from, as you collectively row your boat to the shore.

 

Your Friends,

The ChinaSprout Team

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