朋友 (péng you): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 朋友 means “friend” in English. It is a common term used to refer to someone who is close and trusted, with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and support. The term is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, and it is an important concept in Chinese culture. The word 朋友 is often used to describe relationships between people, as well as to refer to a group of friends.

Translation

Noun: friend

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我的朋友们都很善良wǒ de péngyǒu men dōu hěn shànliángMy friends are all very kind
我和我的朋友们一起去旅游wǒ hé wǒ de péngyǒu men yīqǐ qù lǚyóuMy friends and I went on a trip together
我们是从小学就是朋友wǒ men shì cóng xiǎoxué jiù shì péngyǒuWe have been friends since elementary school
我们经常一起打篮球,因为我们都是朋友wǒ men jīngcháng yīqǐ dǎ lánqiú, yīnwèi wǒ men dōu shì péngyǒuWe often play basketball together because we are friends
我的朋友们总是帮助我wǒ de péngyǒu men zǒng shì bāngzhù wǒMy friends always help me
我们的朋友圈子很大wǒ men de péngyǒu quānzi hěn dàOur circle of friends is very big
我们的朋友关系非常紧密wǒ men de péngyǒu guānxì fēicháng jǐnmìOur friendship is very close
我们的朋友聚会很有趣wǒ men de péngyǒu jùhuì hěn yǒuqùOur friend gatherings are very fun

HSK

朋友 is part of HSK Level 1 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 朋友 with Pinyin and English Translation