朋友 (péngyou)
noun · Beginner · Family & People
Meaning
English: Friend
A person you know well and like.
Examples
🗣 他是我最好的朋友。
💬 He is my best friend.
Etymology
朋友 (péngyou) originates from ‘朋’ (péng), which refers to ‘friends’ and ‘友’ (yǒu), meaning ‘to befriend’, reflecting the social importance of friendships in Chinese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
朋友 is used in both spoken and written contexts across various social settings, commonly recognized in urban and rural regions alike.
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