益友 (yì yǒu) — a beneficial friend; a mentor-like friend

Definition

Literary term for a friend who has a positive, guiding influence on you — comes from the chengyu 良师益友 ("good teachers and helpful friends"). Less common than 朋友 in everyday speech; used more in writing about personal growth.

noun
a beneficial frienda mentor-like friend

Beispiele

  • 益友
    Tā shì wǒ zuì hǎo de yì yǒu, jīng cháng gěi wǒ tí jiàn yì.
    He is my best beneficial friend, often giving me advice.
  • 益友
    Gǔ rén shuō, duō jiāo yì yǒu duì chéng zhǎng hěn yǒu bāng zhù.
    The ancients said that making many beneficial friends is very helpful for growth.
  • 益友
    Yí gè zhēn zhèng de yì yǒu huì zài nǐ kùn nan shí shēn chū yuán shǒu.
    A true beneficial friend will lend a helping hand when you are in difficulty.

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