English–Chinese
“get acquainted” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiāng shí
Example
我们去年在公司相识。wǒ men qù nián zài gōng sī xiāng shí
We got acquainted at work last year.
How to say “get acquainted” in Chinese
“Get acquainted” in Chinese is 相识 (xiāng shí).
A shared doorway into knowing someone: the first mutual recognition that makes future greetings or brief conversation possible, without promising intimacy.
Example sentences with 相识
我们因朋友介绍而相识。wǒ men yīn péng yǒu jiè shào ér xiāng shí
We got acquainted through an introduction by a friend.
Tips for using 相识
- In everyday storytelling, this word marks the beginning of a continuing connection while the surrounding sentence supplies the time, place, or setting.