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患難見真情
简 患难见真情 · 繁 患難見真情Mandarin · pinyin huàn nàn jiàn zhēn qíng
Meanings
- true sentiments are seen in hard times (idiom)
- you see who your true friends are when you go through tough times together
- you see who your true friends are when you are in difficulties
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4–4–4–1–2 · huan4 nan4 jian4 zhen1 qing2
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
waan6 naan6 gin3 zan1 cing4
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waan6 naan6 gin3 zan1 cing4
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proverb
- a friend in need is a friend indeed
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