相濡以沫

MEANING

1. 壹形adjective

   lit. (of fish) to moisten each other with spittle (when out of the water) (idiom)

   • tāmenfūqīxiāngrúyǐmò,gǎnqínghěnhǎo.

     他们夫妻相濡以沫，感情很好。🔊

     They support each other through thick and thin, and their relationship is very good.

2. 貳形adjective

   fig. to share meager resources and support each other in times of difficulty

   • tāmenfūqīxiāngrúyǐmò,gòngdùnánguān.

     他们夫妻相濡以沫，共度难关。🔊

     They supported each other through thick and thin, weathering their difficulties together.