Friends who have gone through hardships together; friends in adversity; bosom friends in distress.
小明和小华在创业初期互相扶持，度过了很多难关，他们是真正的患难之交。
Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua supported each other through many tough times during the early days of their startup; they are true friends through thick and thin.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Tang Dynasty, after Liu Zongyuan passed the imperial examination and was recommended by Wang Shuweng to a higher position, Wang Shuweng's reform failed. Consequently, Liu Zongyuan was demoted to Yongzhou Sima. Later, he was transferred to be the governor of Liuzhou.
His close friend Liu Yuxi was also appointed as the governor of Leizhou, a region plagued by tribal unrest.
Out of concern for Liu Yuxi's family, Liu Zongyuan wrote to the emperor, requesting to swap positions with Liu Yuxi, demonstrating the profound bond of friends in adversity.
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