soeng1 sik1相識相识
Jyutpingsoeng1 sik1
Yalesēung sīk
Definition
To be acquainted with each other, or to know each other.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Focuses on the state of having a mutual relationship or history with someone. While it can describe the initial meeting, it is more commonly used to describe the duration or quality of a long-standing connection. It carries a slightly more formal or literary weight than the everyday verb 識.
Examples
How did you two get to know each other?
Related words
Common phrases
to have acquaintances all over the world
to have known each other for many years
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 認識. Use 認識 when talking about the act of getting to know someone or being familiar with a concept, whereas 相識 specifically implies a reciprocal relationship between two or more people.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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