亲如一家 (qīn) — 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 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.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.After living together for a long time, people naturally become as close as family.
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