Definitions
(noun)
friend
Etymology
Pictograph of two hands together to convey the meaning "friend". 又 also represents the sound.
About
The character 友, representing friendship or amicable association, originated from an early graphical concept depicting two hands oriented in the same direction, conveying the idea of mutual support and shared endeavor. Its structural form, consistent in traditional writing, is composed of two instances of the component 又, each symbolizing a hand, to visually emphasize cooperation. The meaning of 友 has centered on interpersonal bonds since its inception, initially denoting a close companion or ally within a social or political context, and later extending to encompass the broader, abstract concept of friendly relations without losing its fundamental connection to fellowship and reciprocal goodwill.
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他是我的好友。
我们都很友好。
友情需要珍惜。
他们的友谊很深厚。
好朋友应该互相帮助。
友好的微笑能化解矛盾。
如果你对朋友真诚，朋友也会对你真诚。
在全球化背景下，国与国之间的友好合作至关重要。