Definition
结拜 means to become sworn siblings through a ritual — historically involving burning incense, kneeling, and making a vow. It's a cultural practice from Chinese tradition (think 桃园三结义 from Romance of the Three Kingdoms). The verb is used with 和/跟 to introduce the other person, and the result is 结拜兄弟/姐妹 ('sworn brothers/sisters').
v.
to become sworn brothers or sisters (through a ritual)
Examples
- 结拜。Tāmen sān ge rén zài miào lǐ jiē chéng le xiōngdì.The three of them became sworn brothers in the temple.
- 结拜。Wǒ hé tā jiē yǐjīng yǒu shí nián le.He and I have been sworn siblings for ten years already.
- 结拜。Gǔdài hěn duō rén tōngguò jiē lái jiànlì shēnhòu de guānxì.In ancient times, many people established deep bonds through sworn brotherhood.
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