zung1 zi2 kei4鍾子期钟子期

Jyutpingzung1 zi2 kei4

Yalejūng jí kèih

Definition

Zhong Ziqi, a historical figure from ancient China who appreciated Bo Ya's music, symbolising an intimate friend.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the concept of a soulmate who truly understands one's inner thoughts or artistic expression. It is almost exclusively used in the context of the idiom 高山流水, which describes the deep bond between the musician Bo Ya and his listener Zhong Ziqi. Using this name elevates a conversation to a more literary or poetic level, implying a profound connection that goes beyond mere friendship.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好ci5似zung1鍾zi2子kei4期gam3咁，hai6係ngo5我ge3嘅zi1知jam1音jan4人。

He is like Zhong Ziqi, he is my true soulmate.

wan2搵go3個zung1鍾zi2子kei4期zan1真hai6係gam3咁naan4難me1咩？

Is it really that hard to find a true appreciator?

Common phrases

gou1高saan1山lau4流seoi2水

high mountains and flowing water, referring to a deep musical bond

zi1知jam1音naan4難mik6覓

it is hard to find someone who truly understands you

Common mistake

Do not use this name to refer to a casual friend or an acquaintance. It carries a heavy weight of mutual understanding and artistic resonance that is reserved for rare, life-changing relationships.