- 患难之交 huànnànzhījiāo companion in adversitya friend through trials and tribulations; a friend in need is a friend indeed
- 可共患难 kěgònghuànnàn endure togetherto go through thick and thin together
- 患难见真情 huànnànjiànzhēnqíng friends in needtrue friendship is revealed during difficult times; adversity shows who your real friends are