相识

相识 means 'to meet' or 'to get to know someone.' It refers to the initial encounter or the process of becoming familiar with another person, often implying a more personal or meaningful connection than just a casual meeting.

The character 相 (xiāng) means 'mutually' or 'each other,' and 识 (shí) means 'to know' or 'to recognize.' Together, they convey the idea of mutual recognition or acquaintance between people.

相识 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as when two people first meet or when they begin to develop a relationship. It can also be part of expressions like 相识多年 (to have known each other for many years), emphasizing long-term familiarity.