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朋友
péngyou
Description
朋友就是你认识、喜欢，也常常一起玩的人。
A 朋友 is someone you know, like, and often play with.
有的朋友是好朋友，你们会互相帮助，也会一起分享开心的事。
Some 朋友 are good friends; you help each other and share happy moments together.
Meanings
朋友péngyou
a friend
他是我最好的朋友。
He is my best friend.
男朋友nán péngyou
boyfriend or girlfriend (romantic partner)
她有男朋友了吗？
Does she have a boyfriend?
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
朋 and 友 both mean 'friend'; together they form the common everyday word.
- Nuance
女朋友/男朋友 add 女/男 to mean a romantic partner, not just a friend.
In videos
“这个人知道他们不是朋友也不是恋人的关系了”
“可以遇到我最好的朋友，派大星跟珊迪。”
“那男的可能是朋友吧，也可能热心路人。”
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