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.
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