inseparable; deeply attached
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1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
deeply attached; inseparable; stuck together like glue and lacquer
literaryOriginally describing the strong adhesion of glue and lacquer. Used to describe couples or close friends who are deeply affectionate and reluctant to part. Often carries a positive connotation but can be used neutrally.
Tā他
men们
jié结
hūn婚
hòu后
rú如
jiāo胶
sì似
qī漆
，
xíng形
yǐng影
bù不
lí离
。
After getting married, they became inseparable and were always together.
Zhè这
duì对
liàn恋
rén人
rú如
jiāo胶
sì似
qī漆
，
yī一
kè刻
yě也
shě舍
bu不
de得
fēn分
kāi开
。
This couple is deeply attached and cannot bear to be apart even for a moment.
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Tā他
men们
liǎng两
rén人
rú如
jiāo胶
sì似
qī漆
，
shì是
rén人
rén人
xiàn羡
mù慕
de的
shén神
xiān仙
juàn眷
lǚ侣
。
The two of them are deeply attached and are an enviable couple made in heaven.
Zhè这
duì对
shuāng双
bāo胞
tāi胎
xiōng兄
dì弟
gǎn感
qíng情
rú如
jiāo胶
sì似
qī漆
，
cóng从
xiǎo小
dào到
dà大
dōu都
méi没
yǒu有
fēn分
kāi开
guo过
。
These twin brothers are deeply attached and have never been apart since childhood.