兄弟阋于墙 — “Brothers quarrel within the wall”
兄弟阋于墙 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though there may be internal strife or disagreements within a family or group, they will unite against external threats or common adversaries. (Literally: brothers quarrel within the wall, but unite against outsiders)”. Literally, “Brothers quarrel within the wall”.
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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shǒu手zú足as close as brothers
- 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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What does 兄弟阋于墙 mean?
兄弟阋于墙 (xiōng dì xì yú qiáng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though there may be internal strife or disagreements within a family or group, they will unite against external threats or common adversaries. (Literally: brothers quarrel within the wall, but unite against outsiders)”.
How do you pronounce 兄弟阋于墙?
兄弟阋于墙 is pronounced xiōng dì xì yú qiáng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 兄弟阋于墙 literally mean?
Literally, 兄弟阋于墙 means “Brothers quarrel within the wall”. It is used to mean “Though there may be internal strife or disagreements within a family or group, they will unite against external threats or common adversaries. (Literally: brothers quarrel within the wall, but unite against outsiders)”.
What is the Chinese definition of 兄弟阋于墙?
阋：争吵；墙：门屏。兄弟们虽然在家里争吵，但一致抵御外人的欺侮。比喻内部虽有分歧，但能一致对外