(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.
  • Zhè cì jù huì zhēn shì gāo péng mǎn zuò.
    This gathering is truly full of distinguished guests.

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