Chinese word

友情

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǒu qíng

Meaning

  • nounfriendship

Example

我们之间有深厚的友情。wǒ men zhī jiān yǒu shēn hòu de yǒu qíng

There is a deep friendship between us.

Illustration for 友情 (friendship)

More examples

我们应该珍惜友情。wǒ men yīng gāi zhēn xī yǒu qíng

We should cherish friendship.

Core concept

A durable bond in which people trust, care for, and stand by one another.

Common phrases

  • 深厚的友情shēn hòu de yǒu qíng

    profound friendship

  • 珍惜友情zhēn xī yǒu qíng

    treasure friendship

  • 维护友情wéi hù yǒu qíng

    preserve friendship

Similar words

友谊yǒu yì: The long-term trust and closeness shared by friends.
朋友péng yǒu: A person with whom someone has a close, friendly relationship.
情谊qíng yì: A warm bond between people based on closeness and goodwill.

Definition in Chinese

两个人或多人之间基于信任、关心和相互扶持而形成的深厚情感。liǎng gè rén huò duō rén zhī jiān jī yú xìn rèn guān xīn hé xiāng hù fú chí ér xíng chéng de shēn hòu qíng gǎn

Word origin

友情 (yǒuqíng, "friendship") joins 友 (yǒu, "friend") with 情 (qíng, "feeling"), presenting friendship as the feeling shared between friends.

Usage tips

  • For everyday Chinese, the noun suits topics such as preserving a bond over many years or appreciating someone who has offered support during a difficult time.

Opposites

Related words

  • 友情提示yǒu qíng tí shìfriendly remindernoun
  • 友情出演yǒu qíng chū yǎnguest appearance as a favornoun

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