xiāng chǔ
get along with; get on
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我们相处得很好。
Wǒmen xiāngchǔ dé hěn hǎo.
We get along very well.
我和他相处得不太好。
Wǒ hé tā xiāngchǔ dé bù tài hǎo.
I don't get along with him very well.
他们相处得非常融洽。
Tāmen xiāngchǔ dé fēicháng róngqiè.
They get along very harmoniously.
分离 (fēnlí)
separate
决裂 (juélìe)
break up
The Chinese word 相处 (xiāngchǔ) is composed of two characters: 相 (xiāng) and 处 (chǔ). 相 means "mutual" or "together", while 处 means "place" or "situation". Together, they form the verb 相处, which means "to get along with each other" or "to live together in harmony".The word 相处 has been used in Chinese for centuries. It can be found in ancient texts such as the Analects of Confucius and the Book of Rites. In these texts, 相处 is often used to describe the relationship between husband and wife, or between friends and family members.Over time, the meaning of 相处 has expanded to include any type of relationship between two or more people. It can be used to describe the relationship between colleagues, classmates, or even strangers.The word 相处 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is a useful word to know for anyone who wants to communicate effectively in Chinese.
