suì​hán​sān​yǒu

three friends of winter

Senses

岁寒三友/ 歲寒三友 suì​hán​sān​yǒu three friends of winter

The pine, bamboo, and plum blossom, which are known for their ability to thrive in cold weather and symbolize steadfastness or perseverance.

岁寒三友/ 歲寒三友 suì​hán​sān​yǒu three friends of leisure

(Literary) A collective term for landscape, pine and bamboo, and the playing of the zither while drinking wine.

岁寒三友/ 歲寒三友 suì​hán​sān​yǒu steadfast friends

(Figurative) Friends who remain loyal and faithful to each other through difficult times

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