相
处

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The word 相处 is formed by combining the character 相, meaning "mutual" or "each other", with 处, meaning "to handle" or "to deal with", creating a compound that literally signifies "to mutually deal with" and conveys the act of interacting or getting along with others.

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我们相处得很好。

Wǒmen xiāngchǔ de hěn hǎo.

We get along very well.

她是个容易相处的人。

Tā shì gè róngyì xiāngchǔ de rén.

She is an easy person to get along with.

在办公室与同事融洽相处很重要。

Zài bàngōngshì yǔ tóngshì róngqià xiāngchǔ hěn zhòngyào.

Getting along harmoniously with colleagues in the office is very important.

如果你想和朋友长久相处，就要学会包容。

Rúguǒ nǐ xiǎng hé péngyou chángjiǔ xiāngchǔ, jiù yào xuéhuì bāoróng.

If you want to maintain a long-term friendship, you need to learn to be tolerant.

跨文化交流的能力有助于人们与来自不同背景的人和睦相处。

Kuà wénhuà jiāoliú de nénglì yǒu zhù yú rénmen yǔ láizì bùtóng bèijǐng de rén hémù xiāngchǔ.

The ability for cross-cultural communication helps people get along harmoniously with those from different backgrounds.

Word Definition - 相处

xiāng chǔ to be in contact (with sb); to associate; to interact; to get along (well, poorly)

Individual Character Details

相 xiāng, xiāng, xiàng
处 chǔ, chù