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义结金兰
yì​jié​jīn​lán

to become sworn siblings

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
义结金兰 義結金蘭 yì​jié​jīn​lán
to become sworn siblings
To form a deep and lasting friendship; to become sworn brothers or sisters; the phrase originates from the 易经 yì​jīng comparing the strength of a bond to metal and its fragrance to orchids

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