说梅止渴
Pinyin: shuō méi zhǐ kě
Explaination: To talk about plums to quench thirst; figuratively speaking, it means that when people are very thirsty and can not drink water immediately, they will feel less thirsty by talking about the deliciousness of plums. This phrase often refers to psychological comfort or wishful thinking in Chinese culture.
Source: 世说新语 (Shishuo Xinyu) - Book of New Stories from the World
Example Sentence: 在沙漠中行走的人们谈论起甘甜的水果时，虽然实际上并没有吃到任何水果，但他们的口渴感可能会暂时减轻。这就是所谓的"说梅止渴"现象。
