友
谊

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The word "友谊" is formed by combining the character "友", meaning friend, derived from an ancient pictograph of two hands symbolizing companionship, with "谊", meaning proper relationship, which itself is composed of the semantic component "言" (speech) and the phonetic component "宜" (suitable), denoting communicative bonds. Together, they create a compound where both characters contribute semantically to convey the concept of friendship through the association of amicable interaction and righteous rapport.

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我们的友谊很珍贵。

Wǒmen de yǒuyì hěn zhēnguì.

Our friendship is very precious.

我珍视我们之间的深厚友谊。

Wǒ zhēnshì wǒmen zhījiān de shēnhòu yǒuyì.

I cherish the profound friendship between us.

这段跨国友谊让我理解了文化的多样性。

Zhè duàn kuàguó yǒuyì ràng wǒ lǐjiěle wénhuà de duōyàng xìng.

This cross-national friendship has helped me understand cultural diversity.

真正的友谊经得起时间和困难的考验。

Zhēnzhèng de yǒuyì jīng déqǐ shíjiān hé kùnnan de kǎoyàn.

True friendship can withstand the tests of time and hardship.

友谊的本质在于相互的尊重、理解与支持。

Yǒuyì de běnzhì zàiyú xiānghù de zūnzhòng, lǐjiě yǔ zhīchí.

The essence of friendship lies in mutual respect, understanding, and support.

Word Definition - 友谊

yǒu yì see 友誼縣|友谊县[yǒu yì xiàn]; companionship; fellowship; friendship

Individual Character Details

友 yǒu
谊 yì