兄弟阋于墙，外御其侮
xiōng​dì​xì​yú​qiáng​wài​yù​qí​wǔ

internal disunity dissolves at the threat of invasion

Senses

兄弟阋于墙，外御其侮/ 兄弟鬩於墻，外禦其侮 xiōng​dì​xì​yú​qiáng​wài​yù​qí​wǔ internal disunity dissolves at the threat of invasion

internal disunity dissolves at the threat of an invasion from outside; siblings may fight at home but will join forces against outsiders

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