肝胆相照

Произношение: gān dǎn xiāng zhào Буквальное значение: Livers and galls illuminate each other

Происхождение и использование

This idiom describes livers (肝) and galls (胆) illuminating (照) each other (相). In Chinese culture, these organs represent courage and sincerity. The phrase depicts friends so close they share their innermost selves. Modern usage describes deep friendship characterized by complete trust and transparency, relationships where nothing is hidden and total loyalty exists.

Примеры

Английский: "The two friends shared everything with complete trust."

Китайский: 两位朋友肝胆相照，完全信任彼此。