English–Chinese
“close friend” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhī jǐ
Example
他一直是我的知己。tā yì zhí shì wǒ de zhī jǐ
He has always been my close friend.
How to say “close friend” in Chinese
“Close friend” in Chinese is 知己 (zhī jǐ).
A trusted companion who understands a person's inner thoughts and can stand beside them as an adviser or ally.
Example sentences with 知己
她常与知己交心，分享心事。tā cháng yǔ zhī jǐ jiāo xīn fēn xiǎng xīn shì
She often confides in her close friend and shares her thoughts.
Tips for using 知己
- In everyday Chinese, this word is stronger than a routine word for a friend, so it fits heartfelt descriptions better than quick remarks about ordinary social contacts.