Chinese word

友谊

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǒu yì

Meaning

  • nounfriendship

Example

我们之间的友谊很深。wǒ men zhī jiān de yǒu yì hěn shēn

Our friendship is very deep.

Illustration for 友谊 (friendship)

More examples

两国代表通过文化交流建立了友谊。liǎng guó dài biǎo tōng guò wén huà jiāo liú jiàn lì le yǒu yì

Representatives of the two countries established friendship through cultural exchange.

Core concept

A lasting bond of trust, care, and mutual support between people.

Common phrases

  • 建立友谊jiàn lì yǒu yì

    establish friendship

  • 加深友谊jiā shēn yǒu yì

    deepen friendship

  • 维护友谊wéi hù yǒu yì

    maintain friendship

Similar words

朋友péng yǒu: A person who spends time with others and helps them as a friend.
友情yǒu qíng: A bond between people built on closeness and trust.
友好yóu hǎo: A friendly relationship or goodwill between people or groups.

Definition in Chinese

指两人或多人之间基于信任、关怀与互助而形成并长期维持的感情纽带。zhǐ liǎng rén huò duō rén zhī jiān jī yú xìn rèn guān huái yǔ hù zhù ér xíng chéng bìng cháng qī wéi chí de gǎn qíng niǔ dài

Word origin

The compound joins 友 (yǒu, "friend") with 谊 (yì, "friendly fellowship") to name the bond that connects friends.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this noun can sound more formal than casual speech, so it appears especially in speeches, dedications, and written messages.

Other meanings

  • friendly relationsnoun

Opposites

  • 敌意dí yìhostilitynoun

Related words

  • 友谊赛yǒu yì sàifriendly matchnoun

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