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HSK 7-9
breathbreathxiāngmutuallyguānrelated
closely linked; intimately related

Literal meaning

breath (息) — breath (息) — mutually (相) — related (关)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase indicating a very close relationship between two or more things.

Examples

Zhèliǎngwènxiāngguān
These two problems are closely related.
mendemìngyùnxiāngguān
Our fates are intimately linked.

Usage & nuances

Emphasizes a strong connection or interdependence.

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