惠子知我 — “Hui Shi knows me”
惠子知我 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a profound and empathetic understanding between close friends, where one truly knows the other's mind and heart”. Literally, “Hui Shi knows me”.
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Origin and Story of 惠子知我
During the Warring States period, Hui Shi from the State of Song was a prominent logician among the Hundred Schools of Thought. He and Zhuangzi (Zhuang Zhou) were close friends, sharing a profound relationship and often engaging in discussions.
After Hui Shi's death, Zhuangzi would frequently pass by and pay respects at his grave. On one occasion, Zhuangzi sighed with deep emotion, saying: "Since the passing of my master, I have no one to consult with, no one with whom I can truly share my thoughts anymore."
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What does 惠子知我 mean?
惠子知我 (huì zǐ zhī wǒ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a profound and empathetic understanding between close friends, where one truly knows the other's mind and heart”.
How do you pronounce 惠子知我?
惠子知我 is pronounced huì zǐ zhī wǒ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 惠子知我 literally mean?
Literally, 惠子知我 means “Hui Shi knows me”. It is used to mean “refers to a profound and empathetic understanding between close friends, where one truly knows the other's mind and heart”.
Where does 惠子知我 come from?
惠子知我 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 惠子知我?
比喻朋友相知之深。