兩肋插刀

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lit. knifes piercing both sides (idiom) · fig. to attach a great importance to friendship, up to the point of being able to sacrifice oneself for it

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. knifes piercing both sides (idiom)
  2. fig. to attach a great importance to friendship, up to the point of being able to sacrifice oneself for it

Written Forms

兩肋插刀Traditional · Main Form
两肋插刀Alternate Form

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