友人 (yǒu rén) — friend (formal, literary)
Definition
A formal, written term for 'friend' — use it in speeches, essays, or polite addresses, while 朋友 covers everyday speech. Often refers to a long-standing or respected friend.
noun
friend (formal, literary)
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 友人。Zhè wèi yǒu rén shì wǒ de dà xué tóng xué.This friend is my college classmate.
- 友人。Tā shì yí wèi lái zì fǎ guó de yǒu rén.He is a friend from France.
- 友人。Gǎn xiè gè wèi yǒu rén de guāng lín.Thank you all, friends, for coming.
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