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成语故事:相敬如宾 Treat Each Other With Respect

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Pinyin

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成语故事:相敬如宾 Treat Each Other With Respect

成语故事:相敬如宾 Treat Each Other With Respect

相敬如宾

xiàng jìng rú bīn

Treat Each Other With Respect

Chinese people describe a good marriage as treating each other with respect, like treating a guest. It shows a Chinese philosophy that equality and respect are crucial in building a good intimate relationship.

中国人常常用相敬如宾来形容一段美好的婚姻.这体现了一个简单的中国哲学,平等与尊敬是构建亲密关系的基础.

Literal meaning: Treat each other with respect

Explanation: to describe a high quality marriage

Eg.

结婚后,他们两个相敬如宾,日子过得很幸福.

jié hūn hòu ,tā men liǎng gè xiàng jìng rú bīn ,rì zǐ guò dé hěn xìng fú .

The young couple has treated each other with respect since they married, and have a happy life together.

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