同盘而食 — “To share food from the same plate”
同盘而食 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to share food from the same plate”. Symbolizing the deep affection and unbreakable bond between close family members, often siblings. Literally, “Share a common plate to eat”.
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同盘而食 Pronunciation and Pinyin
同盘而食 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 同盘而食
他们从小一起长大，同盘而食，情同手足。
They grew up together, sharing meals from the same plate, and their bond is as close as siblings.
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What does 同盘而食 mean?
同盘而食 (tóng pán ér shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to share food from the same plate”.
How do you pronounce 同盘而食?
同盘而食 is pronounced tóng pán ér shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 同盘而食 literally mean?
Literally, 同盘而食 means “Share a common plate to eat”. It is used to mean “to share food from the same plate”.
What is the Chinese definition of 同盘而食?
同吃一个盘中的食物。形容兄弟之间骨肉情深。