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杵臼之交
Idiomchǔ jiù zhī jiāo
Description
“杵臼之交”是一个成语，意思是两个人虽然身份地位不同，却成了很好的朋友。
"杵臼之交" is an idiom meaning two people become good friends despite different social statuses.
它常常用来说不看重钱和地位的真心友谊。
It is often used to describe sincere friendship that doesn't value money or status.
Meanings
杵臼之交chǔ jiù zhī jiāo
friendship that ignores differences in social status
他们两个是杵臼之交，从来不在乎对方有没有钱。
The two of them are close friends who never care about each other's wealth.
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Notes
- Etymology
杵 (pestle) and 臼 (mortar) evoke humble labor; the phrase praises friendship transcending class.
- Nuance
literary and formal; used to admire sincere friendship that disregards wealth or rank.
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