Definition
知音 comes from the ancient story of Boya and Zhong Ziqi, where a listener perfectly understood the music being played. Today it refers to a rare, profound friendship — someone who truly understands your heart and mind without needing many words. It is culturally loaded, often translated as 'soulmate' or 'kindred spirit', but with a strong emphasis on mutual understanding rather than romance.
n.
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, wǒmen shénme dōu néng liáo.He is my best soulmate; we can talk about anything.
- 知音。Rénshēng yǒu yí ge zhī jiù hěn xìngfú le.Having one true understanding friend in life is happiness itself.
- 知音。Wǒ xīwàng néng zhǎodào wǒ de zhī.I hope to find my kindred spirit.
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