dearer than one’s own flesh and blood;as close as flesh and bones; very intimate ❍ 咱们三个～，共患难，同生死，现在老三一个人受罪，咱们能坐视不救吗？(高云览《小城春秋》223) We three are as close as flesh and bones—we’ve sworn to suffer adversity together. Wu Jian is having a hard time. Can we sit by without trying to help?