Chinese · Family & People
朋友
péngyou
Friend
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person you know well and like.
Example
他是我最好的朋友。
He is my best friend.
Etymology
朋友 (péngyou) originates from '朋' (péng), which refers to 'friends' and '友' (yǒu), meaning 'to befriend', reflecting the social importance of friendships in Chinese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
朋友 is used in both spoken and written contexts across various social settings, commonly recognized in urban and rural regions alike.