相知 (xiāng) — to be well acquainted with each other; to know each other intimately
Definition
相知 means two people know each other deeply — a close, intimate bond, not just acquaintance. Suggests mutual understanding and shared history, and often pairs with 知己 ('bosom friend').
verb
to be well acquainted with each otherto know each other intimately
Examples
- 相知，。Tā men xiāng duō nián, bǐ cǐ fēi cháng liǎo jiě.They have known each other for many years and understand each other very well.
- 相知。Rén shēng nán dé yì xiāng de zhī jǐ.In life, it's rare to find a close friend who truly knows you.
- 相知，。Liǎng rén xiāng hèn wǎn, yí jiàn rú gù.The two regretted not having met earlier; they hit it off immediately.
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