休戚与共

休戚與共
xiūqī-yǔgòng
idiom #61,152

Meanings

  1. 1 to share joys and sorrows
  2. 2 to stand together through thick and thin

Examples

HSK 7-9
Liǎng guó rénmín xiūqī-yǔgòng, hùxiāng fúchí.
The peoples of the two countries share weal and woe, supporting each other.
HSK 7-9
Huànnàn zhī jiāo cái shì zhēnzhèng xiūqī-yǔgòng de péngyǒu.
Only friends made in hardship truly share in joys and sorrows.

Tips

history
From 《晋书·王导传》: 王导 said of his bond with 庾亮, '吾与元规休戚是同', meaning 'Yuangui and I share the same joys and sorrows.' means good fortune, means sorrow.

Stroke Order

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