bǐcǐ

彼此

HSK 5Word · Pronoun · Interjection

each other; one another; we both

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

pronoun

each other; one another; both parties

neutral

Refers to two or more parties in a relationship, action, or comparison.

Tā他
men们
bǐ彼
cǐ此
fēi非
cháng常
liǎo了
jiě解
 。

They understand each other very well.

Zhè这
liǎng两
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
shì是
bǐ彼
cǐ此
zuì最
dà大
de的
jìng竞
zhēng争
duì对
shǒu手
 。

These two companies are each other's biggest competitors.

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Dà大
jiā家
yīng应
gāi该
bù不
fēn分
bǐ彼
cǐ此
 ,
hù互
xiāng相
bāng帮
zhù助
 。

Everyone should help each other without making distinctions.

2.

interjection

(polite reply) same to you; you too

formal

A polite, formulaic response used to reciprocate a compliment, greeting, or expression of gratitude. Often repeated (彼此彼此).

 “
Nín您
zhēn真
shì是
tài太
kè客
qi气
le了
 。
 ”
 “
Bǐ彼
cǐ此
bǐ彼
cǐ此
 !
 ”

"You are too kind." "Same to you!"

 “
Gōng恭
xǐ喜
nín您
gāo高
shēng升
 !
 ”
 “
Bǐ彼
cǐ此
bǐ彼
cǐ此
 ,
nín您
yě也
yī一
yàng样
yōu优
xiù秀
 。
 ”

"Congratulations on your promotion!" "Same to you, you are equally outstanding."

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 “
Nín您
xīn辛
kǔ苦
la啦
 !
 ”
 “
Bǐ彼
cǐ此
bǐ彼
cǐ此
 !
 ”

"You've worked hard!" "You too!"