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Here is the Chinese idiom 「長枕大衾」, along with its meaning and how it is used.

A metaphor for brotherly love.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhǎng zhěn dà qīn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cheung4 jam2 daai6 kam1

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.