The Meaning of 死黨(死党)
There is a phrase 死黨(死党) in Chinese, which means sworn followers/ die-hard followers, according to dictionary online.
Is anyone willing to explain to me why it is not "fellows" but "followers?"
Thanks.According to my opinions, 死黨 is called by each other between friends familiar and loyal.Is there suitable words in English of the meaning?

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The Meaning of 死黨(死党)
There is a phrase 死黨(死党) in Chinese, which means sworn followers/ die-hard followers, according to dictionary online.
Is anyone willing to explain to me why it is not "fellows" but "followers?"
Thanks.According to my opinions, 死黨 is called by each other between friends familiar and loyal.Is there suitable words in English of the meaning?

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死党： bestie :)

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謝謝 Henry 與 yao yao,  一者惜情, 一者重義, 是很好的解釋. 我嘗試翻一個短篇. 遇到這個詞. 不知道怎麼譯.

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嗯，我也觉得你的理解是对的。就是指特别特别铁的朋友嘛。我查了一下，网上的解释是朋友的用法注重情，而死党更重义。

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何必纠结啊，英语词典翻译得也不一定准确。你自己有更准确的答案不是更好吗？

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