The Chinese word **结识** is a compound verb formed by combining two individual characters: **结** (jié), which carries the meanings of "to tie," "to knot," or "to form," and **识** (shí), which means "to know," "to recognize," or "knowledge." Together, they create a semantic synergy where **结** implies the action of establishing or forging a connection, and **识** provides the content of that connection—acquaintance or familiarity. Thus, the word **结识** literally means "to form a knowing" and is used idiomatically to mean "to get to know someone," "to become acquainted with," or "to make the acquaintance of," specifically referring to the initial act of establishing a personal or social relationship.