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How to say “each other” and “the other party” in Chinese

彼此 (bǐcǐ): each other (reciprocal) / 对方 (duìfāng): the other side, counterpart

Comparing "彼此 (bǐcǐ)" and "对方 (duìfāng)"

HSK 6Nouns

Rule structure

彼此 (bǐcǐ) is a reciprocal pronoun ("each other"). 对方 (duìfāng) is a noun meaning "the other party, the other side".

Examples

他们彼此了解，也尊重对方。

Tāmen bǐcǐ liǎojiě, yě zūnzhòng duìfāng.

They understand each other and respect the other party.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Comparing "彼此 (bǐcǐ)" and "对方 (duìfāng)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 彼此 (bǐcǐ): each other (reciprocal) / 对方 (duìfāng): the other side, counterpart. For example: 他们彼此了解，也尊重对方。 — “They understand each other and respect the other party.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他们彼此了解，也尊重对方。 — “They understand each other and respect the other party.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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