知己 (zhī jǐ) — (noun) intimate friend, bosom friend; (adjective) intimate, close (of friendship)
Definition
知己 is both a person (an intimate, bosom friend) and an adjective describing that kind of deep friendship. Stronger than 亲 or 亲密, which describe general closeness; 知己 implies someone who truly understands you.
noun
intimate friendbosom friend
adjective
intimateclose (of friendship)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 知己。Rén shēng nán dé yì zhī jǐ.A bosom friend is hard to come by in life.
- 知己。Tā shì wǒ zuì zhī jǐ de péng you.He is my most intimate friend.
- 知己。Zhēn zhèng de zhī jǐ huì zài nǐ xū yào shí chū xiàn.A true bosom friend will show up when you need them.
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