买卖不成仁义在

买卖不成仁义在

Literally means:

even if the transaction fails, the friendship remains

Actually means:

failure in cooperation in business doesn't affect the friendship

仁义, friendship. This phrase means even two parties fail to fulfill a transaction, the friendship between them still remains unaffected. It usually implies that the two parties should take justice and friendship into account but not damage their relationship because of money.

仁义，人与人之间的感情。买卖不成仁义在，交易没谈成，情还在，不要伤和气。多用来指买卖双交该讲道理、讲情谊，不要为了钱而破坏人与人之间的关系。