相敬如宾

Произношение: xiāng jìng rú bīn Буквальное значение: Respect each other like guests

Происхождение и использование

This idiom describes respecting each other (相敬) like guests (如宾). It comes from Zuozhuan describing an ideal married couple who maintained the courtesy usually reserved for guests. The phrase depicts marriages where respect never fades into familiarity. Modern usage describes relationships, especially marriages, characterized by enduring mutual respect and courtesy.

Примеры

Английский: "Their long marriage was built on mutual respect."

Китайский: 他们的婚姻长久，建立在相敬如宾的基础上。