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知心 (zhī xīn) — intimate, understanding (of a friend or conversation that shares deep feelings)

Definition

知心 describes a person, friend, or conversation that truly understands your inner feelings — a closer bond than 熟悉 or 普通朋友 implies. Often used in the set phrase 知心朋友 / 说知心话.

adjective
intimateunderstanding (of a friend or conversation that shares deep feelings)

Examples

  • 知心。
    Tā shì wǒ zuì zhī xīn de péng you.
    She is my most intimate friend.
  • 知心。
    Wǒ men jīng cháng zài yì qǐ shuō zhī xīn huà.
    We often have heart-to-heart talks together.
  • 知心。
    Yǒu yí gè zhī xīn de péng you hěn bù róng yì.
    It's not easy to have an intimate friend.
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