藕断丝连
ǒu​duàn​sī​lián

lingering connection

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    藕断丝连 / 藕斷絲連

    ǒu​duàn​sī​lián

    lingering connection

    lit. lotus roots may break, but the fiber remains joined; still connected despite an apparent break, especially between former lovers.

    虽然他们分手很久了，但两人依然藕断丝连。

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