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朝夕相处zhāoxīxiāngchǔto spend all one's time together (idiom)HSK 7, unknown, 29 strokes, rank #32213, Very Hard
zhāoxīxiāngchǔ(zhao1xi1xiang1chu3)zhao xi xiang chu T1
  1. 1to spend all one's time together (idiom)
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March 24, 2026

朝夕相处zhāoxīxiāngchǔ(zhao1xi1xiang1chu3)

朝夕相处 is an idiom that means 'to be together morning and night' or 'to spend time together continuously.' It conveys a sense of deep familiarity and intimacy, often used to describe close relationships, such as between family members or partners who share a lot of time together.

Strokes29Frequency#32213DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, spending quality time with family and friends is highly valued, and this idiom reflects that importance. It can often be heard during family gatherings or celebrations where close relationships are emphasized.

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Imagine a pair of friends whose bond is so strong that they are like the sun (朝) and the moon (夕) in a sky, always together day and night. The characters represent the idea of being inseparable, just like the sun and moon, which can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 朝夕相处

zhāoxīxiāngchǔ(zhao1xi1xiang1chu3)
1to spend all one's time together (idiom)
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朝夕相处Simplified
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

This idiom is typically used in informal contexts to express closeness. Be careful not to use it in overly formal situations, as it may come off as too casual. Common collocations include relationships and friendships where people spend a lot of time together.

HSK Study Tips

While this idiom is not explicitly listed in the HSK vocabulary, it can be broken down into components that are relevant at HSK 4 and above. Focus on understanding how each character contributes to the overall meaning, as idioms often encapsulate cultural nuances.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse this idiom with similar phrases that imply different levels of intimacy. For example, saying '我们每天见面 (We see each other every day)' lacks the depth of '朝夕相处' which emphasizes continuous companionship.

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Idiom spotlight: 朝夕相处

Chengyu origin story
Literal meaning:morning evening mutual exist

Component characters

朝cháomorning
HSK 512 strokes月
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夕xīdusk
3 strokes夕
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相Xiāngeach other
9 strokes目
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处chǔto reside
HSK 55 strokes夂
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How to say to spend all one's time together (idiom) in Chinese

“to spend all one's time together (idiom)” in Chinese is朝夕相处zhāoxīxiāngchǔ

朝夕相处 is an idiom that means 'to be together morning and night' or 'to spend time together continuously.' It conveys a sense of deep familiarity and intimacy, often used to describe close relationships, such as between family members or partners who share a lot of time together.

When to use 朝夕相处

This idiom is typically used in informal contexts to express closeness. Be careful not to use it in overly formal situations, as it may come off as too casual. Common collocations include relationships and friendships where people spend a lot of time together.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse this idiom with similar phrases that imply different levels of intimacy. For example, saying '我们每天见面 (We see each other every day)' lacks the depth of '朝夕相处' which emphasizes continuous companionship.

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The literal translation is 'to be together morning and night', which reflects continuous companionship.

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