Chinese Idioms Containing “

21 idioms featuring this character

1

守望相助

shǒu wàng xiāng zhù

Help and support each other

Literal na kahulugan: Watch and help each other

Matuto pa →
2

两虎相争

liǎng hǔ xiāng zhēng

Fierce competition between equals

Literal na kahulugan: Two tigers fight

Matuto pa →
3

自相矛盾

zì xiāng máo dùn

Contradict oneself

Literal na kahulugan: Spear shield contradict self

Matuto pa →
4

刮目相看

guā mù xiāng kàn

Reassess someone who has improved

Literal na kahulugan: Scrape eyes look anew

Matuto pa →
5

鹬蚌相争

yù bàng xiāng zhēng

Mutual conflict benefits third party

Literal na kahulugan: Snipe clam mutual fight

Matuto pa →
6

针锋相对

zhēn fēng xiāng duì

Sharp, direct confrontation in argument

Literal na kahulugan: Needle points facing each other

Matuto pa →
7

不相上下

bù xiāng shàng xià

Evenly matched with neither superior

Literal na kahulugan: Not mutually up down

Matuto pa →
8

相辅相成

xiāng fǔ xiāng chéng

Complement each other; mutually beneficial

Literal na kahulugan: Mutually assist mutually complete

Matuto pa →
9

息息相关

xī xī xiāng guān

Closely related; intimately connected

Literal na kahulugan: Breath to breath mutually connected

Matuto pa →
10

大相径庭

dà xiāng jìng tíng

Vastly different; poles apart

Literal na kahulugan: Greatly different like paths and courtyards

Matuto pa →
11

心心相印

xīn xīn xiāng yìn

Perfect mutual understanding; hearts in harmony

Literal na kahulugan: Heart and heart mutually seal

Matuto pa →
12

相见恨晚

xiāng jiàn hèn wǎn

Regret not meeting sooner; instant rapport

Literal na kahulugan: Meeting each other regret it was late

Matuto pa →
13

同病相怜

tóng bìng xiāng lián

Sympathize with those sharing similar troubles

Literal na kahulugan: Same illness mutually sympathize

Matuto pa →
14

肝胆相照

gān dǎn xiāng zhào

Share complete trust and loyalty

Literal na kahulugan: Livers and galls illuminate each other

Matuto pa →
15

相濡以沫

xiāng rú yǐ mò

Help each other in adversity

Literal na kahulugan: Moisten each other with foam

Matuto pa →
16

相敬如宾

xiāng jìng rú bīn

Treat each other with respect

Literal na kahulugan: Respect each other like guests

Matuto pa →
17

鼎力相助

dǐng lì xiāng zhù

Substantial support

Literal na kahulugan: Great strength mutual help

Matuto pa →
18

骨肉相连

gǔ ròu xiāng lián

Inseparable family bond

Literal na kahulugan: Bones and flesh connected

Matuto pa →
19

唇齿相依

chún chǐ xiāng yī

Mutual reliance

Literal na kahulugan: Lips and teeth depend

Matuto pa →
20

相提并论

xiāng tí bìng lùn

Incomparable comparison

Literal na kahulugan: Mention in the same breath

Matuto pa →
21

一脉相承

yī mài xiāng chéng

Continuity of tradition

Literal na kahulugan: One vein mutually inherit

Matuto pa →

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