Mandarin Word of the Day — 1st of Mar, 2026
朋友
/PEN-you/ • noun
friend
朋友
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Examples
我有很多朋友。
I have many friends.
她是我的好朋友。
She is my good friend.
朋友之间要互相帮助。
Friends should help each other.
Synonyms
好友
挚友
Usage
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to a person with whom one shares a bond of affection, mutual trust, or support.