同甘共苦

From Zhan Guo Ce:

樂毅自魏往，鄒衍自齊往，劇辛自趙往，士爭湊燕。燕王弔死問生，與百姓同其甘苦，二十八年，國殷富，士卒樂佚輕戰。 [Classical Chinese, trad.]

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乐毅自魏往，邹衍自齐往，剧辛自赵往，士争凑燕。燕王吊死问生，与百姓同其甘苦，二十八年，国殷富，士卒乐佚轻战。 [Classical Chinese, simp.]

From: Zhanguo Ce, circa 5^th – 3^rd centuries BCE

Yuè Yì zì Wèi wǎng, Zōu Yǎn zì Qí wǎng, Jù Xīn zì Zhào wǎng, shì zhēng còu Yān. Yān-wáng diàosǐwènshēng, yǔ bǎixìng tóng qí gānkǔ, èrshíbā nián, guó yīnfù, shìzú lèyì qīngzhàn. [Pinyin]

Yue Yi came to Yan from the state of Wei, Zou Yan came from the state of Qi, and Ju Xin came from the state of Zhao. Moreover, scholars all vied with each other in going to Yan. The King of Yan condoled people on the death [of their relatives] and extended good wishes to those living. He also shared happiness and woe with the people. Thus, within but twenty-eight years the state of Yan became prosperous and substantial. The soldiers, content and at ease, were ever combat-ready.

同甘共苦

1. to share the joys and sorrows (usually emphasising the “sorrow” part)

• 甘苦與共／甘苦与共 (gānkǔyǔgòng)
• 同舟共濟／同舟共济 (tóngzhōugòngjì)