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“friend” in Chinese

Chinese

Also好友 (hǎo yǒu) · 友人 (yǒu rén)

Pronunciation

Pinyinpéng yǒu

Example

他是我的朋友。tā shì wǒ de péng yǒu

He is my friend.

Illustration for 朋友 (friend)

How to say “friend” in Chinese

“Friend” in Chinese is 朋友 (péng yǒu).

A familiar person who shares daily life, conversation, and support, with closeness growing through regular contact.

Full entry for 朋友: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 朋友

我和朋友一起吃饭。wǒ hé péng yǒu yì qǐ chī fàn

I eat with my friend.

Tips for using 朋友

  • Chinese does not change this noun to show one friend or several friends; a number word can show the count, while the sentence can also make it clear.

Other Chinese words for “friend”

我和好友去看电影吧。wǒ hé háo yǒu qù kàn diàn yǐng ba

Let's go see a movie with my friend.

他是我的友人。tā shì wǒ de yǒu rén

He is my friend.

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