金兰之交 — “A friendship as strong and enduring as metal and orchids”
金兰之交 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a friendship as strong and enduring as metal and orchids”. A close and intimate friendship; sworn brotherhood. Literally, “golden orchid friendship”.
金兰之交 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 金兰之交 mean?
金兰之交 (jīn lán zhī jiāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a friendship as strong and enduring as metal and orchids”.
How do you pronounce 金兰之交?
金兰之交 is pronounced jīn lán zhī jiāo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 金兰之交 literally mean?
Literally, 金兰之交 means “golden orchid friendship”. It is used to mean “a friendship as strong and enduring as metal and orchids”.
What is the Chinese definition of 金兰之交?
像金石般坚固的交情。