Glossary entry

Chinese term or phrase:

青梅竹马

English translation:

huckleberry friend; childhood sweetheart

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Aug 23, 2009 22:31
15 yrs ago
Chinese term

青梅竹马

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3 +4 huckleberry friend; childhood sweetheart

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huckleberry friend; childhood sweetheart


Please see the following definitions of "huckleberry friend" & "childhood sweetheart":

"Huckleberry Friend:
A very special, good friend that's been in your life for years, typically since youth. From the Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini song, "Moon River", which was featured in the classic movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's".
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=huckleberry f...

"Childhood sweetheart - is a reciprocating phrase for a relationship (but not a partnership) between young persons, traditionally of the opposite sex (Girlfriend / Boyfriend) occurring in their formative years (school age). This may come about by an extension of friendship, physical attraction or develop from natural affinity.
The relationship is usually platonic and lasts a short to medium period of time."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childhood_sweetheart

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Peer comment(s):

agree TRANS4CHINA
42 mins
Thank you, Mingle.
agree Lu Yu : childhood sweetheart is the best one that I can think of.
8 hrs
Thank you, Lu Yu.
agree Adsion Liu : http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/青梅竹馬
12 hrs
Thank you, Adsion.
agree Kathy Huang (X)
13 hrs
Thank you, Kathy.
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