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彼
bǐ
Description
「彼」是一个很老的字，意思是「那」或「那个」，现在很少单独用。
"彼" is a very old character meaning "that" or "that one," and is now rarely used alone.
我们常在成语里看到它，比如「彼此」和「知己知彼」。
We often see "彼" in idioms, such as "彼此" and "知己知彼".
Meanings
彼bǐ
that; those; the other one
知己知彼，百战不殆。
Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated.
彼bǐ
the other party; he; the opposite side
彼此都很了解对方。
Both sides understand each other well.
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Notes
- Nuance
彼 is literary/classical; in modern Chinese 那 or 他 are used instead.
- Etymology
an ancient demonstrative pronoun contrasting with 此 (this).
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