Definition
世交 refers to a friendship between two families that has lasted for multiple generations. It's a noun describing the relationship itself, not specific individuals. In Chinese culture, 世交 implies deep mutual trust and shared history, often leading to arranged marriages in traditional contexts. You can use it with 是 (是∼), or after 的 to describe the families (∼的家庭).
n.
family friendship that spans multiple generationsold family tie
Examples
- 世交。Wǒmen liǎng jiā shì shì jiāo.Our two families have been friends for generations.
- ，世交。Tāmen cóngxiǎo jiù rènshi, yīnwèi liǎng jiā shì shì jiāo.They've known each other since childhood because their families have a generational friendship.
- 世交，。Zhè duàn shì jiāo láizhībùyì, wǒmen yīnggāi hǎohǎo zhēnxī.This generational friendship was hard-won, and we should treasure it.
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