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松柏寒盟 — “A steadfast friendship formed in adversity”

松柏寒盟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a steadfast friendship formed in adversity”. Friends in difficult times. Literally, “Pine and cypress cold alliance”.

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松柏寒盟 Pronunciation and Pinyin

松柏寒盟 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
松
sōng8pine tree; loose; relax
柏
bǎi9Cypress tree
寒
hán12cold, poor, disheartened
盟
méng13swear an oath or alliance

Example Sentence with 松柏寒盟

他们虽然久未见面,但当一方遇到困难时,另一方立刻伸出援手,真是松柏寒盟。
Though they hadn't seen each other for a long time, when one faced difficulties, the other immediately offered help, truly demonstrating a steadfast friendship in adversity.

Idioms Related to 松柏寒盟

More idioms starting with 松

  • sōng松qiáo乔zhī之shòu寿immortality and eternal youth
  • sōng松xíng形hè鹤gǔ骨slender, upright, and dignified bearing
  • sōng松sōng松kuǎ垮kuǎ垮loose, sloppy, or unstable
  • sōng松zhī枝guà挂jiàn剑Uphold promise and show integrity
  • sōng松bǎi柏zhī之shòu寿Live a long life
  • sōng松bǎi柏zhī之zhì志unwavering resolve and steadfast integrity
  • sōng松bǎi柏zhī之mào茂enduring vitality and steadfastness
  • sōng松bǎi柏hòu后diāo凋integrity and steadfastness revealed in adversity
  • sōng松yún筠zhī之jié节unwavering integrity and moral fortitude
  • sōng松mào茂zhú竹bāo苞prosperous and flourishing
  • sōng松luó萝gòng共yǐ倚harmonious, mutually supportive marital relationship
  • sōng松fēng风shuǐ水yuè月elegant scenery or refined talent

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Questions about 松柏寒盟

What does 松柏寒盟 mean?

松柏寒盟 (sōng bǎi hán méng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a steadfast friendship formed in adversity”.

How do you pronounce 松柏寒盟?

松柏寒盟 is pronounced sōng bǎi hán méng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 松柏寒盟 literally mean?

Literally, 松柏寒盟 means “Pine and cypress cold alliance”. It is used to mean “a steadfast friendship formed in adversity”.

What is the Chinese definition of 松柏寒盟?

比喻患难之交。

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