Today's Featured Word

朋

péng

friend — originally two strings of shells (ancient currency) side by side, representing companions sharing wealth

友

yǒu

friend; friendly — shows a right hand (又) helping another, symbolising friendship

他是我最好的朋友。

Tā shì wǒ zuì hǎo de péngyǒu.

“He is my best friend.”

我和朋友去吃饭。

Wǒ hé péngyǒu qù chīfàn.

“I am going to eat with friends.”

你有中国朋友吗？

Nǐ yǒu Zhōngguó péngyǒu ma?

“Do you have any Chinese friends?”

好朋友

hǎo péngyǒu

good friend; best friend

老朋友

lǎo péngyǒu

old friend

男朋友

nán péngyǒu

boyfriend

女朋友

nǚ péngyǒu

girlfriend