Mandarin - China - Han Chinese
The quiet river carries the deepest fish (Mandarin seed expression 1)
The quiet river carries the deepest fish
Meaning
Wisdom is often found in calm and careful people.
Literal translation
quiet river, deep fish
Usage example
The quiet river carries the deepest fish, so listen before you judge.
The quiet river carries the deepest fish, so listen before you judge.
Cultural context
Additive seed entry for Han Chinese / Mandarin. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.