形影不离

xíng yǐng bù lí

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Uncommon

Definitions

1. inseparable (as form and shadow)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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形单影只

xíng dān yǐng zhī

(idiom) lonely soul; solitary

形容孤独一人，没有伴侣

Related words

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难舍难分

nán shě nán fēn

loath to part (idiom); emotionally close and unwilling to separate

形容感情很好，不愿分离

寸步不离

cùn bù bù lí

to follow sb closely (idiom)

形容紧紧跟随，一步也不离开

Synonyms

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如胶似漆

rú jiāo sì qī

stuck together as by glue (of lovers)

用于形容感情深厚，关系密切，不可分离

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners sometimes mistakenly use 形影不离 for physical inseparability of objects; it is typically used for close emotional bonds between people.

Example Sentences

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他们两个形影不离，是好朋友。

The two of them are inseparable, they are good friends.

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Child Words of 形影不离

no; not so

to appear

mythical beast (archaic)

to leave

picture