- 痛失知音 tòngshīzhīyīn to grieve for a soulmateTo deeply mourn the loss of a true friend or someone who truly understood you; often used in funeral elegies or memorial messages for friends.
- 知音识趣 zhīyīnshíqù kindred spiritsto be on fully understanding and harmonious terms with each other; to share similar tastes and understand each other's feelings deeply