兄弟手足 — “As close as brothers, with a deep and inseparable bond like limbs”
兄弟手足 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “as close as brothers, with a deep and inseparable bond like limbs”. Describing an extremely intimate and affectionate relationship. Literally, “Brothers are like hands and feet”.
兄弟手足 Pronunciation and Pinyin
兄弟手足 Character Breakdown
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- xiōng兄yǒu友dì弟gōng恭brothers loving and respectful
- xiōng兄dì弟shēn参shāng商brothers at odds like stars
- xiōng兄dì弟kǒng孔huái怀Brothers cherish and long for each other
- xiōng兄dì弟yí怡yí怡brothers harmonious and affectionate
- xiōng兄dì弟xì阋yú于qiáng墙Brothers quarrel within, unite against outsiders
- xiōng兄dì弟xì阋yú于qiáng墙，，wài外yù御qí其wǔ侮Unite against external threats despite internal disputes
- xiōng兄dì弟xì阋qiáng墙Internal conflict among close associates
- xiōng兄dì弟xì阋qiáng墙，，wài外yù御qí其wǔ侮Internal strife, external unity
- xiōng兄sǐ死dì弟jí及younger brother succeeds elder brother
- xiōng兄zhōng终dì弟jí及younger brother succeeds elder brother
- xiōng兄féi肥dì弟shòu瘦brothers' sacrificial love
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Open the tool →Questions about 兄弟手足
What does 兄弟手足 mean?
兄弟手足 (xiōng dì shǒu zú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “as close as brothers, with a deep and inseparable bond like limbs”.
How do you pronounce 兄弟手足?
兄弟手足 is pronounced xiōng dì shǒu zú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 兄弟手足 literally mean?
Literally, 兄弟手足 means “Brothers are like hands and feet”. It is used to mean “as close as brothers, with a deep and inseparable bond like limbs”.
What is the Chinese definition of 兄弟手足?
手足：比喻亲密。亲如兄弟，情同手足。形容彼此间关系亲密无间