Japanese

ぞくもうりり
Meaning: intimate bond between parent and child; deep family tie; close blood relation
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom

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Example

たとえ長年離れて暮らしていても、彼らの間には属毛離裏の固い絆が存在している。
Even if they live apart for many years, a firm bond of close parent-child relationship exists between them.

Usage Notes

From the Classic of Poetry (Shijing). 'Mao' (hair/surface) refers to the father (outer/yang), and 'Li' (inside/womb) refers to the mother (inner/yin). Together it signifies the deep physical and emotional connection between parents and their children.

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