I know there is a word to describe "relationship chemistry" in Chinese. I think it's a 2-character word. Sort of like Extrasensory perception (ESP).
How would you say this?
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"relationship chemistry" and "extrasensory perception (ESP)" are two different concepts. Did you mean to seek a term for "mutually perceived relationship chemistry"? if so, I would suggest, 會心( unspoken/unexpressed understanding between minds/ connected in mind) be a valid choice.– Tang Ho ♦Aug 24, 2016 at 21:03
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我们两个有（心灵）感应？ ？？– user4072Aug 25, 2016 at 2:17
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靈犀?
http://dict.revised.moe.edu.tw/cgi-bin/cbdic/gsweb.cgi?o=dcbdic&searchid=Z00000065618
心有靈犀一點通
or, in the past, 紅線 + 月下老人
http://dict.revised.moe.edu.tw/cgi-bin/cbdic/gsweb.cgi?o=dcbdic&searchid=Z00000087005
http://dict.revised.moe.edu.tw/cgi-bin/cbdic/gsweb.cgi?o=dcbdic&searchid=Z00000164586
info added.
one character? then it must be 緣, which could be translated to fate, destiny, or serendipity.
http://dict.revised.moe.edu.tw/cgi-bin/cbdic/gsweb.cgi?o=dcbdic&searchid=W00000011822
the fourth explanation:
人與人或事物之間遇合的機會
"有緣" is the simplest usage
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靈犀= mutual understanding; (of mind) spiritually connected , 紅線= (of a couple) joined / linked by fate– Tang Ho ♦Aug 24, 2016 at 19:04
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Or maybe it's one word? These words aren't coming to mind. It's sort of like 我们两个有[word]– user3871Aug 24, 2016 at 19:48
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@Growler In English relationship chemistry can be improved, while 灵犀/缘分 are predestined and immutable. Maybe 默契 (tacit understanding) is the word you're looking for?– NS.X.Aug 28, 2016 at 10:56
Some suggestions:
http://www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk/dictionary/words/44349/
投契 /tou2 qi4 / get along well; see eye to eye; be congenial
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/congenial
congenial (kənˈdʒiːnjəl; -nɪəl) adj ... 2. having a similar disposition, tastes, etc; compatible; sympathetic
http://www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk/dictionary/words/9018/
投機 /tou2 ji1 /[2] congenial; agreeable; amiable
http://www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk/dictionary/words/13057/
合拍 /hap6 paak3/ ( Cantonese jyutping ) :in harmony; ...
Quote from OP:"Sort of like Extrasensory perception (ESP)".
Compare to the classical term 靈犀 (spiritually connected), 會心( unspoken/unexpressed understanding between minds/ connected in mind) is a more modern term.
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Or maybe it's one word? These words aren't coming to mind. It's sort of like 我们两个有[word]
If it is one word, the answer is simple, it is either 緣 or feel
我们两个有[緣]
我们两个有[feel]
"有緣" = fated union
"有 feel" mixed Chinese and English, but it is quite a common term in Hong Kong
As you said 2-character word I guess you want 默契.
