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| ====== sǐdǎng: 死党 - Ride-or-Die Friend, Best Buddy, Diehard Pal ====== | |
| ===== Quick Summary ===== | |
| * **Keywords:** sidang, 死党, Chinese best friend, ride or die in Chinese, diehard friend, Chinese friendship, meaning of sidang, how to use 死党, best buddy in Chinese, close friend, loyalty, 义气 | |
| * **Summary:** Learn the meaning of **死党 (sǐdǎng)**, a powerful Chinese term for a **'ride-or-die' friend** or **diehard pal**. This guide explores the deep cultural significance of **Chinese friendship**, explaining how to use **sǐdǎng** correctly to describe your **best buddy in Chinese** and avoid common mistakes. Discover the difference between a regular friend and a true 死党, a bond built on unwavering loyalty. | |
| ===== Core Meaning ===== | |
| * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** sǐdǎng | |
| * **Part of Speech:** Noun | |
| * **HSK Level:** N/A | |
| * **Concise Definition:** An extremely loyal, close friend who will stick by you through anything; a "ride-or-die" friend. | |
| * **In a Nutshell:** //死党 (sǐdǎng)// is one of the strongest terms for friendship in Mandarin. It goes far beyond a "best friend" (好朋友, hǎo péngyou). It describes a bond forged in shared experience and absolute loyalty. A //死党// is someone you can count on unconditionally, who has your back no matter what, and for whom you would do the same. The term is highly informal and carries a feeling of deep, unbreakable camaraderie. | |
| ===== Character Breakdown ===== | |
| * **死 (sǐ):** The primary meaning is "to die" or "death." However, in colloquial Chinese, it's often used as an adverb to mean "extremely," "stubbornly," or "to | |