如兄如弟 — “Like brothers”
如兄如弟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a very close and affectionate relationship, like that of brothers; to be on very intimate terms”. Literally, “like brothers”.
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Origin and Story of 如兄如弟
The idiom 'Ru Xiong Ru Di' originates from 'Gu Feng' (Valley Wind), a poem found in 'The Book of Songs' (Shijing), the earliest anthology of Chinese poetry. This poem depicts the abandonment of a loyal wife by her ruthless husband.
The wife, heartbroken but still lingering, recalls their joyous newlywed days. At that time, their bond was incredibly deep and affectionate, as if they were brothers.
Now, facing his cruel desertion, she is left to endure infinite sorrow alone.
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What does 如兄如弟 mean?
如兄如弟 (rú xiōng rú dì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a very close and affectionate relationship, like that of brothers; to be on very intimate terms”.
How do you pronounce 如兄如弟?
如兄如弟 is pronounced rú xiōng rú dì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 如兄如弟 literally mean?
Literally, 如兄如弟 means “like brothers”. It is used to mean “to have a very close and affectionate relationship, like that of brothers; to be on very intimate terms”.
Where does 如兄如弟 come from?
如兄如弟 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 如兄如弟?
情如兄弟。比喻彼此感情好，关系密切。