mutual understanding; bosom friend
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to understand each other deeply; to be intimate friends through mutual knowledge
literaryOften used in literary or formal contexts to describe deep mutual understanding developed over time.
Tā他
men们
xiāng相
shí识
duō多
nián年
，
zǎo早
yǐ已
xiāng相
zhī知
shèn甚
shēn深
。
They have known each other for many years and have long understood each other deeply.
Zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
yǒu友
yì谊
jiàn建
lì立
zài在
xiāng相
zhī知
de的
jī基
chǔ础
shang上
。
True friendship is built on a foundation of mutual understanding.
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Liǎng两
rén人
yī一
jiàn见
rú如
gù故
，
xiāng相
zhī知
xiāng相
xī惜
。
The two hit it off immediately, cherishing their mutual understanding.
noun
a close friend who understands one deeply; a bosom friend
literaryRefers to a person with whom one shares deep mutual understanding, often implying a long-standing relationship.
Tā他
men们
shì是
duō多
nián年
de的
lǎo老
xiāng相
zhī知
。
They are old friends who have understood each other for many years.
Rén人
shēng生
dé得
yī一
xiāng相
zhī知
zú足
yǐ矣
。
In life, to have one true friend who understands you is enough.
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Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
xiāng相
zhī知
zǒng总
shì是
zài在
wǒ我
zuì最
kùn困
nan难
de的
shí时
hou候
bāng帮
zhù助
wǒ我
。
This old friend always helps me when I am in the most difficult times.