朋 (péng) — friend (bound form, used in compounds)
Definition
A bound form used only in compounds like 朋友 ('friend') and 高朋 ('distinguished guests'). On its own 朋 has no modern use — the standalone word for 'friend' is 朋友.
bound form
friend (bound form, used in compounds)
Examples
- 。Wǒ yǒu hěn duō hǎo péng you.I have many good friends.
- 。Tā men shì wǒ zuì hǎo de péng you.They are my best friends.
- 朋。Zhè cì jù huì zhēn shì gāo péng mǎn zuò.This gathering is truly full of distinguished guests.
Origin
Pictograph六书liùshū
象形xiàngxíngA drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.
The old form of 朋 showed two strings of cowries side by side; the modern double shape came from this picture.
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