典故
通家之好
tong jia zhi hao
close family friendship
Meaning
Refers to a close, familial relationship between two families that has lasted for generations.
指两家关系亲密，如同一家。形容两家世代友好，关系密切。
Origin
王家和李家世代居住在同一个村庄，两家祖辈便有交往，后来两家孩子又成了儿女亲家，两家关系越来越密切，逢年过节，相互走动，互相帮助，俨然成了一个大家庭。村里人都说，王家和李家是真正的通家之好。
wang jia he li jia shidai juzhu zai tong yige cunzhuang, liang jia zu bei bian you jiao wang, houlai liang jia haizi you chengle ernu qin jia, liang jia guanxi yuelaiyue miqie, fengnianjie, shang hu zou dong, shang hu bangzhu, yanran chengle yige dajiating. cunli ren dou shuo, wang jia he li jia shi zhenzheng de tongjia zhi hao.
The Wang and Li families lived in the same village for generations. Their ancestors had known each other, and later, their children became in-laws, making their relationship even closer. During festivals, they visited each other, helped each other, and resembled a big family. Villagers said that the Wang and Li families were a true example of close friendship.
Usage
用于形容两家关系亲密，如同一家。
yongyu xingrong liang jia guanxi qinmi, ru tong yijia
Used to describe the close, familial relationship between two families.
Examples
两家世代交好，是通家之好。
liang jia shidai jiaohao, shi tongjia zhi hao
The two families have been friendly for generations; they are very close.
他们两家是通家之好，经常走动。
tamen liang jia shi tongjia zhi hao, jingchang zou dong
Their families are close friends, often visiting each other.
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FAQ
- What does 通家之好 mean?
- Refers to a close, familial relationship between two families that has lasted for generations. Pinyin: tong jia zhi hao.
- How is 通家之好 used?
- Used to describe the close, familial relationship between two families.