亲兄弟 (qīn) — blood brother
Definition
A set phrase meaning 'blood brothers' (siblings by birth, or sometimes sworn brothers). Often pairs with 亲兄弟明算账 ('even brothers settle accounts clearly') to stress fairness even among close family.
noun
blood brother
Examples
- 亲兄弟。Tā men shì qīn.They are blood brothers.
- 亲兄弟。qīn Yě yào míng suàn zhàng.Even blood brothers need to settle accounts clearly.
- 亲兄弟。Tā jiù xiàng wǒ de qīn yí yàng.He is like my blood brother.
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