Friend
The “Friends” vocabulary set provides Chinese learners with the necessary vocabulary to express different types of friendships, from casual friends to close friends. The vocabulary set includes basic words such as 朋友 (péngyou – friend), and also extends to terms for different types of friends such as 同学 (tóngxué – classmate), 同事 (tóngshì – colleague), and words that describe the nature of the relationship such as 真诚 (zhēnchéng – sincere), 可靠 (kěkào – trustworthy). Learners can apply this vocabulary set in many different communication contexts. This material is suitable for all levels, from beginners to those with a foundation in Chinese. Learning Chinese vocabulary effectively requires perseverance and the right method. Refer to more online Chinese learning resources to improve learning efficiency.
我有很多朋友。
I have a lot of friends.
Use: General term, commonly used for all friendships.
我的同学都很善良。
My classmates are all very kind.
Use: Only friends in the same class, school.
我的同事们都很友善。
My colleagues are all very friendly.
Use: Just people who work together in one place.
我们是事业上的伙伴。
We are partners in work.
Use: Implies a cooperative relationship, working together to achieve a goal.
我和我的闺蜜经常一起逛街。
My best friend and I often go out together.
Use: Only close friends, usually female.
我们是从小玩到大的死党。
We have been best friends since childhood.
Use: Implies a very close, long-lasting friendship.
他找到了自己的知己。
He found his soulmate.
Use: Only friends understand each other deeply, have a soul connection.
我希望能交到更多朋友。
I hope to make more friends.
Use: The act of establishing friendships.
我认识他很久了。
I have known him for a long time.
Use: Just knowing someone, not necessarily being close friends.
我对这个城市很熟悉。
I am very familiar with this city.
Use: Indicates familiarity or closeness with someone or something.
- Tone: Remember the tone of each word by practicing reading it many times, combined with listening to the correct pronunciation.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters, look for the relationship between the radicals and the meaning of the word to make it easier to remember. For example: 朋友 (péngyou) – 朋 (péng) means friend, 友 (yǒu) means friend.
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting the vocabulary into sentences to understand how to use it in real-life contexts. For example: 我有很多朋友 (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō péngyou – I have a lot of friends).
- Review regularly: Create flashcards or use vocabulary learning apps to review new words every day.
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Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 朋友 | péngyou | friend |
| 同学 | tóngxué | classmate |
| 同事 | tóngshì | colleague |
| 伙伴 | huǒbàn | companion, partner |
| 闺蜜 | guī mì | best friend (female) |
| 死党 | sǐ dǎng | best friend |
| 知己 | zhī jǐ | soul mate |
| 交朋友 | jiāo péngyǒu | make friend |
| 认识 | rèn shi | know, familiar |
| 熟悉 | shúxī | familiar |
| 友情 | yóuqíng | friendship |
| 友谊 | yǒuyì | friendship |
| 真诚 | zhēnchéng | honestly, sincerely |
| 可靠 | kě kào | reliable |
| 忠诚 | zhōngchéng | loyal |
| 支持 | zhīchí | donate |
| 帮助 | bāngzhù | help |
| 关心 | guānxīn | care about |
| 理解 | lǐjiě | understand |
| 宽容 | kuān róng | tolerant |
| 分享 | fēn xiǎng | share |
| 聚会 | jù huì | gathering |
| 聚餐 | jù cān | common meal |
| 离别 | lí bié | bye |
| 重逢 | chóngféng | see you again |
| 怀念 | huái niàn | miss |
| 友善 | yǒushàn | friendly |
| 挚友 | zhì yǒu | bosom friend |
| 损友 | sǔn yǒu | bad friend |
| 狐朋狗友 | hú péng gǒu yǒu | bad friends |
| 熟人 | shú rén | acquaintance |
| 相处 | xiāng chǔ | live together |
| 热情 | rè qíng | enthusiasm |
| 慷慨 | kāng kǎi | generous |
| 真诚的 | zhēnchéng de | sincerely |
| 深厚的 | shēn hòu de | deep |
| 珍贵的 | zhēn guì de | valuable |
| 重要的 | zhòngyào de | important |
| 彼此 | bǐ cǐ | mutual |
| 互相 | hù xiāng | each other, each other |
| 一起 | yī qǐ | together |
| 经常 | jīngcháng | frequent |
| 很少 | hěn shǎo | few |
| 思念 | sī niàn | miss |
| 想念 | xiǎng niàn | miss |
| 联系 | liánxì | contact |
| 背叛 | bèi pàn | betray |
| 吵架 | chǎojià | quarrel |
| 交友 | jiāoyǒu | socialize |
| 相识 | xiāngshí | acquainted |
| 相知 | xiāngzhī | understand each other |
| 鼓励 | gǔlì | encourage |
| 陪伴 | péibàn | together, companionship |
| 开朗 | kāilǎng | fresh, optimistic |
| 孤单 | gūdān | lonely |
| 寂寞 | jìmò | lonely, deserted |
| 欺骗 | qīpiàn | cheat |
| 疏远 | shūyuǎn | distant |
| 义气 | yìqì | chivalry |
| 肝胆相照 | gāndǎn xiāngzhào | wholeheartedly |
| 患难见真情 | huànnàn jiàn zhēnqíng | adversity reveals the heart of man |
| 推心置腹 | tuīxīn zhìfù | sincerely |
| 兄弟 | xiōngdì | brothers (close friends) |
| 圈子 | quānzi | circle, group of friends |
| 社交 | shèjiāo | social communication |
| 合得来 | hé delái | compatible |
| 安慰 | ānwèi | appease |
| 依赖 | yīlài | dependent |
| 嫉妒 | jídù | jealous |
| 争吵 | zhēngchǎo | quarrel |
| 和解 | héjiě | reconcile |
| 珍贵 | zhēnguì | valuable |
| 幽默 | yōumò | humorous |
| 善良 | shànliáng | kind |
| 乐观 | lèguān | optimistic |
| 结交 | jiéjiāo | make friends |
| 深厚 | shēnhòu | deep, profound |
| 仗义 | zhàngyì | righteousness, righteousness |
| 失和 | shīhé | discord, disharmony |
| 莫逆之交 | mònì zhī jiāo | close friend, confidant |
| 情同手足 | qíngtóngshǒuzú | brotherly love |
| 深交 | shēnjiāo | giao du sâu sắc/thân thiết |
| 情谊 | qíngyì | friendship |
| 联络 | liánluò | contact |
| 酒肉朋友 | jiǔròupéngyou | bạn bè rượu thịt |
| 患难之交 | huànnànzhījiāo | bạn bè trong hoạn nạn |
| 志同道合 | zhìtóngdàohé | cùng chí hướng |
| 情投意合 | qíngtōuyìhé | tâm đầu ý hợp |
| 相惜 | xiāngxī | trân trọng nhau |
| 相伴 | xiāngbàn | ở bên nhau |
| 互相帮助 | hùxiāng bāngzhù | giúp đỡ lẫn nhau |
| 同甘共苦 | tónggānggòngkǔ | cùng hưởng ngọt bùi, cùng chia sẻ khó khăn |