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亲如一家 (qīn rú yì jiā) — to be as close as family; to treat each other like family members

Definition

Idiom meaning people who are not related feel as close as family — neighbors, coworkers, roommates. Implies warm, harmonious relationships built over time.

idiom
to be as close as familyto treat each other like family members

Examples

  • ，亲如一家。
    Wǒ men suī rán shì lín jū, dàn yǐ jīng qīn rú yì jiā le.
    Although we are neighbors, we've already become as close as family.
  • ，亲如一家。
    Zài zhè jiā gōng sī gōng zuò shí nián, tóng shì zhī jiān qīn rú yì jiā.
    After working at this company for ten years, colleagues are as dear to each other as family.
  • ，亲如一家。
    Dà jiā zhù zài yì qǐ jiǔ le, zì rán jiù qīn rú yì jiā.
    After living together for a long time, people naturally become as close as family.

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