彼此

Traditional: 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

Stroke order for 彼

Stroke order for 此

Examples

They understand each other very well.

We should trust one another.

The two of them glanced at each other.

Thank you for your help. Likewise.

lín

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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This word is part of lesson 29.