相依为命

Traditional: 相依為命

xiāng yī wéi mìng

Dictionary entry

mutually dependent for life (idiom); to rely upon one another for survival

What does 相依为命 mean?

相依为命 (xiāng yī wéi mìng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1mutually dependent for life (idiom); to rely upon one another for survival

2interdependent

Character breakdown

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相Xiāngsurname Xiang 依yīto depend on · to comply with or listen to sb 为wéias (in the capacity of) · to take sth as 命mìnglife · fate

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相依为命

xiāng yī wéi mìng

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