Deeply devoted to each other; inseparable in love, often used to describe a loving couple.
新婚夫妇感情很好，整天如胶似漆，羡煞旁人。
The newlywed couple are deeply in love and inseparable all day long, making others envious.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Western Han Dynasty, Zou Yang and Mei Cheng sought refuge with King Xiao of Liang, Liu Wu, after King Liu Bi of Wu ignored their advice.
Gongsun Gui, a minister of Liu Wu, out of jealousy for their talents, slandered Zou Yang, leading Liu Wu to imprison him.
While in prison, Zou Yang wrote a letter to Liu Wu, which included the line: 'Moved in heart, united in action, intimate as glue and lacquer.' Liu Wu was deeply touched and released him.
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