📖 Meaning
To be of one heart and one mind, sharing both courage and purpose. It is equivalent to the idiom 同心同德, emphasizing unity, mutual trust, and a shared sense of resolve among people working toward a common goal.
📜 Origin Story
This phrase originates from the Tiandihui (Heaven and Earth Society), a secret fraternal organization active during the Qing dynasty. It appears in their song 'Common Harmony Song' (《共同和合歌》), which includes the line 'With harmony, brothers naturally gather; sharing courage and one heart, they worship the five.' The song was part of the society's initiation rituals, emphasizing brotherhood and mutual loyalty. The Tiandihui was a significant underground organization that played a role in anti-Qing resistance throughout Chinese history.
💡 Example Usage
众人合胆同心，终于度过了这场难关。
United in heart and courage, the group finally overcame the crisis together.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 合胆同心
- Pinyin: hé dǎn tóng xīn
- Literal Translation: share gall, same heart
- Category: Attitude
- Characters: 4