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相依为命
相依為命
xiāngyīwéimìng
1. mutually dependent for life (idiom); to rely upon one another for survival
2. interdependent

Character Breakdown

相
xiāng
mutual, reciprocal; equal; each other
HSK 3 9 丶
依
yī
to rely on; to consent, to obey; according to
HSK 5 8 丶
为
wèi
to do, to act; to handle, to govern; to be
HSK 2 4 丶
命
mìng
life; destiny, fate, luck; an order, instruction
HSK 4 8 丶

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