The translation of this word is “old sames”.
It indicates a type of relationship within Chinese culture, which was practised in Hunan, that bound two girls together for eternity, giving them a deep spiritual and affective affinity typical of the sisters.
A woman could only have one Laotong, and the intensely unbreakable bond was for life.
It was a recognition of the importance of women's supportive relationships of that time, who helped each other endure hardships over their lives.
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