A friend who only sticks around for good times, food, and drink — not someone you can rely on in hard times. Chinese people use this to describe superficial friendships based on pleasure rather than loyalty.
In Chinese culture, sharing a meal is a traditional way of bonding, but this saying warns that such bonds may be shallow if they never go beyond the table.
Chinese people use this to distinguish between casual social companions and true friends. It signals a pragmatic view of relationships — that trust and loyalty are proven in adversity, not at banquets.
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