相处 xiāngchǔ to be in contact (with somebody)
to be in contact (with somebody); to associate; to interact; to get along (well, poorly)
How to remember 相处: 相 mutual + 处 place = to be in contact (with somebody).
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How it is used
- To get along / interact with people over time - 好相处 (hǎo xiāngchǔ) easy to get along with; 和同事相处融洽 get on well with colleagues.
- About the ongoing quality of a relationship, not a single meeting. Pairs with 融洽 (harmoniously), 愉快. Contrast 交往 (jiāowǎng, to associate/date).
Example sentences
- 他和他的邻居相处。 Tā hé tā de línjū xiāngchǔ.He is getting along with his neighborhood.
- 让我们试着好好相处。 Ràng wǒmen shìzhe hǎohǎo xiāngchǔ.Let's try to get along.
- 汤姆是容易相处的类型。 Tāngmǔ shì róngyì xiāngchǔ de lèixíng.Tom is the easy-going sort.