Definition
友情 (yǒuqíng) is the everyday word for 'friendship' — the warm, personal bond between friends. 友谊 (yǒuyì) is more formal and literary, often used in writing or set phrases. 交情 (jiāoqing) emphasizes the depth of relationship built through shared history and mutual favors.
noun
friendship
Examples
- 友情。Wǒmen de yǒu qíng hěn zhòngyào.Our friendship is very important.
- 友情。Wǒ xīwàng wǒmen de yǒu qíng yǒngyuǎn bú biàn.I hope our friendship never changes.
- 友情。Duō nián de yǒu qíng ràng wǒmen gèngjiā liǎojiě bǐcǐ.Years of friendship let us understand each other better.
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