辅牙相倚 — “To be closely intertwined and mutually dependent”
辅牙相倚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be closely intertwined and mutually dependent”. With shared interests and risks, like the relationship between cheekbones and teeth. Literally, “Jawbone and teeth rely on each other”.
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What does 辅牙相倚 mean?
辅牙相倚 (fǔ yá xiāng yǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be closely intertwined and mutually dependent”.
How do you pronounce 辅牙相倚?
辅牙相倚 is pronounced fǔ yá xiāng yǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 辅牙相倚 literally mean?
Literally, 辅牙相倚 means “Jawbone and teeth rely on each other”. It is used to mean “to be closely intertwined and mutually dependent”.
What is the Chinese definition of 辅牙相倚?
颊骨与牙床相互倚傍。比喻关系密切，利害相关。