swear brotherhood; become sworn siblings
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to swear brotherhood or sisterhood; to become sworn siblings
Typically refers to a formal ritual where unrelated people become sworn siblings, often exchanging vows or drinking blood. Commonly used in historical, martial arts, or literary contexts.
Tā他
men们
sān三
rén人
táo桃
yuán园
jié结
yì义
，
shì誓
tóng同
shēng生
sǐ死
。
The three of them swore brotherhood in the Peach Garden, vowing to live and die together.
Wǒ我
hé和
tā他
zài在
nián年
qīng轻
shí时
jié结
yì义
，
zhì至
jīn今
qíng情
tóng同
shǒu手
zú足
。
He and I swore brotherhood when we were young, and to this day we are as close as brothers.
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Gǔ古
dài代
yīng英
xióng雄
cháng常
cháng常
jié结
yì义
gòng共
móu谋
dà大
yè业
。
Ancient heroes often swore brotherhood to jointly pursue great causes.