Chinese
xiāngshì
Meaning: to be acquainted with each other; acquaintance
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

我們雖然才剛相識,卻感覺像老朋友一樣。
我们虽然才刚相识,却感觉像老朋友一样。
Although we have just met, we feel like old friends.
我們是相識多年的老朋友。
We have been old friends for many years.

Usage Notes

Used both as a verb meaning to know each other and as a noun referring to someone you know.

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