患難之交 [－难－－]

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Definitions (CC-CEDICT)
  1. a friend in times of tribulations (idiom); a friend in need is a friend indeed
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
  1. 名詞
    一齊經​歷過​患​難​嘅​朋友​；​冇​因為​其中​一方​落難​而絕​交​嘅​朋友
    friend in adversity; friendship that stands the test of time
Definitions (Wiktionary)
  1. phrase, idiomatic
    a rock (a friend who always helps); a friend through thick and thin
Definitions (Kaifangcidian)
  1. （沒有對應漢語詞彙）
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
  1. Cantonese
    患难之交
    患難之交
    waan6 naan6 zi1 gaau1
    • friend in adversity; friendship that stands the test of time