知己
zhī
jǐ

Definitions

  1. 1. to know oneself
  2. 2. to be intimate or close
  3. 3. intimate friend

Components

  • 知 zhī – to know
  • 己 jǐ – self

Related Words

  • 蓝颜知己 lán yán zhī jǐ – close male friend
  • 红颜知己 hóng yán zhī jǐ – close female friend
  • 视为知己 shì wéi zhī jǐ – to consider sb as close friend (idiom); to take into one's confidence