Definitions
(noun)
friend
Etymology
Pictograph of two hands together to convey the meaning "friend". 又 also represents the sound.
About
The character 友 is an ideogram formed by two right hands layered together, visually representing hands joining in a gesture of cooperation. This physical act directly conveys the meaning of friendship, partnership, and mutual aid. It denotes a friend or companion, and serves as a key component in words related to friendliness, alliances, and amicable relations, reflecting the cooperative nature symbolized by the joined hands.
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Example Sentences Hide
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。