- 骨肉相连 - be closely linked/connected as flesh and blood 
- 血肉相连 - as close as blood and flesh—be inseparably linked to; have close ties with 
- 山水相连 - be linked by common mountains and rivers; with common mountain ranges and waterways 
- 心心相连 - hearts beating in harmony 
- 前后相连 - front and back being connected