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灼艾分痛
zhuó'ài​fēn​tòng

brotherly love

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灼艾分痛 zhuó'ài​fēn​tòng brotherly love

A set phrase referring to the story of Song Emperor Taizu cauterizing his own skin with moxa to share the pain of his sick brother; used to describe deep brotherly affection and care.

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