彼此

彼此 bǐcǐ

Each other

What 彼此 means

  1. Each other

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彼此 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

彼
bǐ
That (the other)
此
cǐ
This

Words that share a character with 彼此

How to write 彼此

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彼此 in a sentence

我们彼此很了解。
Wǒmen bǐcǐ hěn liǎojiě.
We understand each other well.
他们彼此帮助,一起进步。
Tāmen bǐcǐ bāngzhù, yìqǐ jìnbù.
They help one another and improve together.

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Questions about 彼此

What does 彼此 mean in English?

彼此 is pronounced bǐcǐ and means Each other.

How do you pronounce 彼此?

彼此 is bǐcǐ in pinyin — written bici without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 彼此?

彼此 is written with 2 characters: 彼 (bǐ) That (the other), 此 (cǐ) This. Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 彼此 an HSK word?

Yes — 彼此 is on the official HSK 5 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 5 page.

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