称兄道弟 — “To address each other as brothers”
称兄道弟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to address each other as brothers”. To be on very intimate terms, often implying a close friendship or camaraderie. Literally, “Call brothers and address as siblings”.
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称兄道弟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
称兄道弟 Character Breakdown
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他们俩从小一起长大，现在依然称兄道弟，感情非常好。
The two of them grew up together since childhood, and now they still address each other as brothers, maintaining a very strong bond.
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What does 称兄道弟 mean?
称兄道弟 (chēng xiōng dào dì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to address each other as brothers”.
How do you pronounce 称兄道弟?
称兄道弟 is pronounced chēng xiōng dào dì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 称兄道弟 literally mean?
Literally, 称兄道弟 means “Call brothers and address as siblings”. It is used to mean “to address each other as brothers”.
What is the Chinese definition of 称兄道弟?
朋友间以兄弟相称。形容关系亲密。