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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
结识jiéshíto get to know sbHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #11475, Very Hard
结识jiéshíto meet sb for the first timeHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #11475, Very Hard
jiéshí(jie2shi2)jie shi T2
  1. 1to get to know sb
  2. 2to meet sb for the first time
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March 24, 2026

结识(結識)jiéshí(jie2shi2)

结识 refers to the act of getting to know someone or meeting someone for the first time. It is commonly used in social contexts where new acquaintances are made, such as during introductions or networking events.

Strokes16Frequency#11475DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, making new acquaintances is often accompanied by formalities like exchanging business cards, reflecting the importance of networking and relationship-building in both personal and professional spheres.

Memory tip

Imagine a bridge (结) connecting two people who are meeting for the first time. The bridge symbolizes the connection being formed, and the characters together sound like 'jie shi', which can be remembered as 'join and see'—a perfect way to recall the essence of getting to know someone.

Meanings of 结识

jiéshí(jie2shi2)
1to get to know sb
2to meet sb for the first time
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About 结识

结识Simplified
結識Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

相识 (xiāngshí) - use 结识 when referring to meeting someone for the first time, while 相识 implies a prior familiarity or acquaintance.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 结识, as mispronouncing the second tone can change its meaning. This term is generally informal and suitable for social situations; avoid using it in overly formal contexts.

HSK Study Tips

While 结识 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it relates to social interaction terms. Focus on other social verbs like 认识 (rènshi, to know) to build foundational vocabulary around meeting people.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 结识 with 认识, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我结识他很久了' (I've known him for a long time) is incorrect; it should be '我认识他很久了'.

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Component characters

结jiéto bear fruit
HSK 59 strokes纟
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识shíto know
HSK 67 strokes讠
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How to say to get to know sb in Chinese

“to get to know sb” in Chinese is结识jiéshí

结识 refers to the act of getting to know someone or meeting someone for the first time. It is commonly used in social contexts where new acquaintances are made, such as during introductions or networking events.

When to use 结识

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 结识, as mispronouncing the second tone can change its meaning. This term is generally informal and suitable for social situations; avoid using it in overly formal contexts.

结识 or something close to it

相识 (xiāngshí) - use 结识 when referring to meeting someone for the first time, while 相识 implies a prior familiarity or acquaintance.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 结识 with 认识, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我结识他很久了' (I've known him for a long time) is incorrect; it should be '我认识他很久了'.

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While it can be used in a business context, it is better suited for informal situations; consider using 认识 instead.

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