Definition
志同道合 is a four-character idiom meaning 'people who share the same aspirations and follow the same path.' It describes individuals who are like-minded, often in friendships, partnerships, or political/ideological alignments. Use it for groups united by a common goal or philosophy, not casual acquaintances.
idiom
to share the same ideals and follow the same pathlike-mindedcongenial in outlook and purpose
Examples
- 志同道合。Wǒmen jǐ ge zhì tóng dào hé de péngyou yìqǐ chuàngbàn le zhè jiā gōngsī.A few like-minded friends and I founded this company together.
- 志同道合。Hézuò de guānjiàn zàiyú zhǎodào zhì tóng dào hé de huǒbàn.The key to collaboration is finding partners who share your ideals.
- ，志同道合。Tāmen suīrán láizì bùtóng guójiā, què yīnwèi zhì tóng dào hé ér chéng le zhìyǒu.Although they come from different countries, they became close friends because they are like-minded.
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