suk6 sik1熟識熟识

Jyutpingsuk6 sik1

Yalesuhk sīk

動詞Common

Definition

To be very familiar with, know well, or understand in detail.

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How it's used

While 熟識 implies a deep or thorough understanding of a person, place, or subject, native speakers often prefer the simpler adjective 熟 when describing personal relationships. Using 熟識 in casual conversation can sometimes sound slightly formal or literary, as if you are describing a professional or intellectual familiarity rather than just being friends.

Examples

ngo5我tung4同keoi5佢hou2好suk6熟sik1識，daai6大gaa1家sai3細go3個jat1一cai4齊wun6玩daai6大。

I know him very well, we grew up playing together.

nei5你deoi3對le1呢keoi1區ge3嘅lou6路suk6熟sik1識m4唔suk6熟sik1識aa4呀？

Are you familiar with the roads in this area?

Common phrases

suk6熟sik1識waan4環ging2境

familiar with the environment

suk6熟sik1識lou6路sin3線

familiar with the route

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 熟識 with 認識. Use 認識 when you have met someone for the first time or know of their existence, whereas 熟識 implies a level of intimacy or detailed knowledge that goes beyond a basic introduction.