Chinese
xiāngchǔ
Meaning: to get along (with one another)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

相處
相
處
相处
相
处

Example sentences

He is very easy to get along with.
我和同事們相處得很融洽。
我和同事们相处得很融洽。
I get along very well with my colleagues.
他的脾氣很古怪,很難相處。
他的脾气很古怪,很难相处。
His temper is very eccentric, making him hard to get along with.
人與人相處,難免會產生一些摩擦。
人与人相处,难免会产生一些摩擦。
When people get along, it's inevitable that some friction will arise.
我們應該珍視與家人相處的時光。
我们应该珍视与家人相处的时光。
We should treasure the time spent with family.
鄰居之間應該和睦相處。
邻居之间应该和睦相处。
Neighbors should get along harmoniously.

Usage Notes

Describes how people interact or live together, often implies getting along well.

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