唇齿相依

chún chǐ xiāng yī

Rare

Definitions

1. lit. as close as lips and teeth (idiom); closely related
2. interdependent

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Child Words of 唇齿相依

to depend on

lip

lit. lips and teeth (idiom); fig. close partners

each other

appearance

to be interdependent

tooth