shēn深deepqíng情feelinghòu厚thickyì谊friendship
deep affection and profound friendship
Literal meaning
deep (深) — feeling (情) — thick (厚) — friendship (谊)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase to describe a deep and meaningful friendship.
Examples
Tā他men们zhī之jiān间yǒu有zhe着shēn深qíng情hòu厚yì谊。
They have a deep and profound friendship.
Gǎn感xiè谢nǐ你duō多nián年lái来de的shēn深qíng情hòu厚yì谊。
Thank you for your deep affection and profound friendship over the years.
Usage & nuances
Emphasizes the depth and sincerity of a friendship.
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