彼此
bǐcǐTraditional: 彼此
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Translation
each other, one another, mutual
Word origin
A compound of 彼 (bǐ, that, the other) and 此 (cǐ, this, this one), juxtaposing that side and this side to mean the two parties in relation to each other.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 彼 (bǐ, that one) + 此 (cǐ, this one)
Stroke order
彼
此
Examples
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They understand each other very well.
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We should trust one another.
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The two of them glanced at each other.
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Thank you for your help. Likewise.
邻。
Neighbours should care about one another.
彼此 (bǐ cǐ) means each other or one another, referring to two parties in a mutual relationship. Doubled as 彼此彼此, it is a polite way of returning a compliment, roughly "the same to you".
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