息息相关 closely related
Explanation
形容彼此的关系非常密切，如同呼吸一样相互关联。
Describes a very close relationship between people or things, as closely related as breaths are to each other.
Origin Story
在一个偏僻的小山村里，住着一位老中医和一位老木匠。老中医擅长医术，妙手回春，老木匠手艺精湛，心灵手巧。他们俩是从小一起长大的，彼此之间感情深厚，如同兄弟一般。村里人常说，他们两人是息息相关的，一个身体不舒服，另一个心里就跟着难受；一个遇到困难，另一个就积极帮忙，风雨同舟。老中医的医馆紧挨着老木匠的木工房，两家相隔不过几步远。平时，老中医会经常去老木匠的木工房坐坐，喝喝茶，聊聊家常。老木匠的木工房里，摆满了各种各样的木制品，精致小巧，令人赞叹不已。老中医就喜欢看老木匠做木工，有时候，老中医还会给老木匠一些建议，让他改进一些制作方法，让他的作品更加完美。老木匠也很喜欢看老中医诊治病人，每一次看到老中医治好了病人，他的心里都会充满了喜悦。他们俩相濡以沫，共同生活在这个小山村里，他们的生活虽然平淡，却充满着温情和感动。
In a remote mountain village lived an old Chinese doctor and an old carpenter. The doctor was skilled in medicine, while the carpenter was known for his exquisite craftsmanship. They had been close friends since childhood, sharing a bond like brothers. The villagers often said that their lives were inextricably linked; if one felt unwell, the other would feel it too. If one faced hardship, the other would readily offer help. The doctor's clinic stood next to the carpenter's workshop, only a few steps apart. The doctor would often visit the carpenter, sharing tea and conversation. The carpenter's workshop was filled with beautiful and intricate woodwork, a testament to his skill. The doctor enjoyed watching the carpenter work, sometimes offering suggestions to improve his techniques. In return, the carpenter delighted in seeing the doctor heal his patients, feeling joy whenever someone was cured. The two men lived simple lives, but their bond was profound, filled with warmth and mutual support.
Usage
多用于形容人和事物之间的关系密切。
Often used to describe the close relationship between people and things.
Examples
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改革开放以来，中国经济发展与人民生活水平息息相关。
gǎigé kāifàng yǐlái, zhōngguó jīngjì fāzhǎn yǔ rénmín shēnghuó shuǐpíng xīxī xiāngguān.
Since the reform and opening up, China's economic development and people's living standards are closely related.
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科技进步与国家实力息息相关。
kē jì jìnbù yǔ guójiā shí lì xīxī xiāngguān.
Technological progress and national strength are closely related.