知音 (zhī) — intimate friend who truly understands one's innermost thoughts; kindred spirit; person who deeply appreciates one's talents or art
Definition
知音 (zhīyīn) is a soulmate — someone who truly understands your inner thoughts or deeply appreciates your art/talent. Stronger and more literary than 'friend' (朋友); echoes the ancient story of Boya and Ziqi.
noun
intimate friend who truly understands one's innermost thoughtskindred spiritperson who deeply appreciates one's talents or art
Examples
- 知音，。Tā shì wǒ zuì hǎo de zhī, wǒ men shén me dōu néng liáo.He is my best soulmate; we can talk about anything.
- 知音。Rén shēng yǒu yí gè zhī jiù hěn xìng fú le.Having one true understanding friend in life is happiness itself.
- 知音。Wǒ xī wàng néng zhǎo dào wǒ de zhī.I hope to find my kindred spirit.
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