yì​jié​jīn​lán

to become sworn siblings

Senses

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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