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to know each other

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xiang1shi4 • xiāngshì

Meaning


Primary

to know each other

Alternatives

know each other, to be acquainted, be acquainted, acquaintance

Mnemonic Updated November 12, 2026


相識 To know each other means that two people have 識 knowledge of 相 one another.

Usage


我 和 她 相識 多年 了。

She and I have known each other for many years.

我們 以前 並不 相識。

We did not know each other before.

他們 雖然 相識, 卻 很少 見面。

Although they know each other, they rarely meet.