Definition
相知 is a literary verb meaning 'to know each other deeply' or 'to be well acquainted'. It often describes a close, understanding relationship between friends. Though the source lists a noun sense ('bosom friend'), the word is primarily used as a verb in formal or written Chinese. You'll see it in phrases like 相知相识 ('to know and recognize each other') or 相知多年 ('to have known each other for many years').
v.
to be well acquainted with each otherto know each other intimately
Examples
- 相知，。Tāmen xiāng duō nián, bǐcǐ fēicháng liǎojiě.They have known each other for many years and understand each other very well.
- 相知。Rénshēng nándé yì xiāng de zhījǐ.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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