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“old friend” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlǎo péng yǒu

Example

这是我的老朋友。zhè shì wǒ de lǎo péng yǒu

This is my old friend.

Illustration for 老朋友 (old friend)

How to say “old friend” in Chinese

“Old friend” in Chinese is 老朋友 (lǎo péng yǒu).

A close, familiar bond between people with a long shared history.

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

Example sentences with 老朋友

我给老朋友打电话。wǒ gěi lǎo péng yǒu dǎ diàn huà

I called my old friend.

Tips for using 老朋友

  • In Chinese, this noun can also address the person directly, especially during a warm reunion or hello after a long time apart.

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