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金兰之友 — “Close friends”

金兰之友 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Close friends”. Bosom friends; sworn friends; friends as close as brothers/sisters. Literally, “golden orchid friends”.

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金兰之友 Pronunciation and Pinyin

金兰之友 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
金
jīn8gold, metal, money
兰
lán5orchid, gentleman, purity, friendship
之
zhī4possessive or connective particle
友
yǒu4friend, friendly, companion

Example Sentence with 金兰之友

他们自幼相识,是多年的金兰之友,彼此信任,互相扶持
They have known each other since childhood, and are sworn friends who trust and support each other.

Idioms Related to 金兰之友

More idioms starting with 金

  • jīn金bù不huàn换Priceless; not to be exchanged for gold
  • jīn金dān丹huàn换gǔ骨profound artistic transformation
  • jīn金wū乌xī西zhuì坠,,yù玉tù兔dōng东shēng升day turns to night
  • jīn金shū书tiě铁quàn券Emperor's inviolable pledge of perpetual privilege
  • jīn金rén人sān三jiān缄remain silent due to apprehension
  • jīn金rén人zhī之zhēn箴remain silent out of caution
  • jīn金rén人zhī之jiān缄Keep silent due to apprehension
  • jīn金rén人jiān缄kǒu口speak cautiously or remain silent
  • jīn金guāng光càn灿làn烂Dazzlingly brilliant golden light
  • jīn金guāng光gài盖dì地Money reigns supreme
  • jīn金guāng光shǎn闪shǎn闪Glittering with golden light
  • jīn金lán兰zhī之jiāo交strong, intimate friendship

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Questions about 金兰之友

What does 金兰之友 mean?

金兰之友 (jīn lán zhī yǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Close friends”.

How do you pronounce 金兰之友?

金兰之友 is pronounced jīn lán zhī yǒu in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 金兰之友 literally mean?

Literally, 金兰之友 means “golden orchid friends”. It is used to mean “Close friends”.

What is the Chinese definition of 金兰之友?

指亲密的朋友。

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