知音
ChineseEdit
to know; to be aware | sound; noise; news | ||
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simp. and trad. (知音) |
知 | 音 |
EtymologyEdit
From the old Chinese story about the deep friendship between two men, Boya (a qin player) and Ziqi (a woodcutter). Despite Ziqi's humble background, upon hearing Boya play his qin he was surprisingly able to tell which subjects each of the pieces represented.
PronunciationEdit
NounEdit
知音
- friend keenly appreciative of one's talents; bosom friend; intimate friend; soul mate
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Synonyms of 知音