一面之识 — “A passing acquaintance”
一面之识 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a passing acquaintance”. To have met only once. Literally, “acquaintance from a single meeting”.
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一面之识 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一面之识 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 一面之识
我和他只是一面之识，谈不上深交。
I only have a passing acquaintance with him; we can't be considered close friends.
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Antonyms of 一面之识
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Open the tool →Questions about 一面之识
What does 一面之识 mean?
一面之识 (yī miàn zhī shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a passing acquaintance”.
How do you pronounce 一面之识?
一面之识 is pronounced yī miàn zhī shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一面之识 literally mean?
Literally, 一面之识 means “acquaintance from a single meeting”. It is used to mean “a passing acquaintance”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一面之识?
指只见过一面，略有认识。