买卖不成情义在

买卖不成情义在

Literally means:

even if the transaction fails the friendship remains

Actually means:

failure in cooperation in business doesn't affect the friendship

情义, 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.

情义，人与人之间的感情。

买卖不成情义在，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。