Definition
彼此 (bǐ cǐ) is a pronoun meaning 'each other; one another', used as an object or after a preposition (e.g., 彼此之间). It differs from the adverbs 互相 and 相互, which go before verbs to indicate mutual action (e.g., 互相帮助). 各自 is a different pronoun meaning 'each respective', focusing on individual parties rather than reciprocity.
pronoun
each otherone another
Examples
- 彼此，。Tāmen bǐ cǐ hùxiāng bāngzhù, yìqǐ jìnbù.They help each other and progress together.
- 彼此。Wǒmen bǐ cǐ zhījiān bù xūyào shuō xièxie.Between us, there's no need to say thank you.
- 彼此。Tāmen bǐ cǐ de gǎnqíng hěn hǎo.Their feelings for each other are very good.
Grammar
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