Definitions
n. someone you know well, like, and enjoy spending time with
朋友；友人
Example
I met an old friend at the market yesterday.
我昨天在市场遇到了一位老朋友。
Maintaining close friendships can improve mental wellbeing, as friends often provide emotional support during difficult periods.
维持亲密友谊可以改善心理健康，因为朋友常在困难时期提供情感支持。
Collocations
- close friend
- childhood friend
- make friends with
- keep in touch with friends
Word family
- friendly (adj.)
- friendship (n.)
- befriend (v.)
- unfriendly (adj.)
Synonyms
- companion
- pal
Antonyms
- enemy
Usage tip
“与某人交朋友”用make friends with，friends用复数。
FAQ
- What does friend mean?
- someone you know well, like, and enjoy spending time with
- How is friend pronounced?
- UK /frend/, US /frend/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
