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休戚与共

休戚與共
xiūqī-yǔgòng
idiom #61,152

Meanings

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

Examples

两国人民休戚与共，互相扶持。
Liǎng guórén mín xiūqīyǔgòng, hùxiāng fúchí.
The peoples of the two countries share weal and woe, supporting each other.
患难之交才是真正休戚与共的朋友。
Huànnán zhī jiāo cái shì zhēnzhèng xiūqīyǔgòng 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 (字元规), '吾与元规休戚是同' — 'Yuangui and I share the same joys and sorrows.' 休 means good fortune, 戚 means sorrow.

Stroke Order

休 xiū
戚 qī
与 yǔ
共 gòng