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知音
zhīyīn
Description
知音是指非常了解你的好朋友，特别是懂你心里想法的人。
"知音" refers to a close friend who understands you very well, especially someone who knows what you're thinking.
这个词有点文雅，常常用来说很珍贵、很难找到的知心朋友。
This word is somewhat elegant and is often used to describe a precious, hard-to-find intimate friend.
Meanings
知音zhīyīn
a close friend who deeply understands you
他是我一生难得的知音。
He is a rare soulmate in my life.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "know the sound/music", from a story of two friends who understood each other's music.
- Nuance
warmer and more literary than 朋友; stresses deep mutual understanding, often rare and treasured.
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