久伴不如酒伴酒伴不如久伴
[jiŭ bàn bù rú jiŭ bàn jiŭ bàn bù rú jiŭ bàn]
'Jiu Ban Bu Ru Jiu Ban Jiu Ban Bu Ru Jiu Ban' means 'rather than companionship of drinking alcohol temporarily, true company from bottom heart over a long period lasts longer'. A deeper meaning behind these seemingly contradictive words lies within - when interacting socially, people usually gather together under circumstances such as gatherings or feasts for pleasure; however, real friendships do not necessarily need such settings. Rather it requires sincerity towards others wholeheartedly during daily lives.