{"id":20078,"date":"2023-12-18T18:14:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T10:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/?p=20078"},"modified":"2026-05-08T16:11:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:11:23","slug":"7-ways-to-say-friendship-in-mandarin-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/7-ways-to-say-friendship-in-mandarin-chinese-post-20078\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Say Friendship in Mandarin Chinese (With Pinyin)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>In this article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/\">WuKong Education<\/a> will explore the different ways to say &#8220;friendship&#8221; in Chinese, its cultural significance, and how it is expressed through language. Learning about friendship in Chinese not only expands our linguistic knowledge but also deepens our understanding of the culture and people. So let&#8217;s dive into the fascinating world of friendship in Chinese!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/OekPph2L4ac1914OWk5AjwOEWaL8iZPXMTt-YbDsgzgdpAN8ILvGYjzIlZd9oOvC4bIf4PzZc-1CVpUzPmy7d7i0_ZD7mxEpz1l4Gmpf9CydjFdYCChPtNar8zDogxMZdfq931kcHusGny0QMTWc0Bo\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:535px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-ways-to-say-friendship-in-chinese-with-pinyin\"><\/span>7 Ways to Say Friendship in Chinese (With Pinyin)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Friendship in Chinese is &#8220;\u53cb\u8c0a&#8221; (y\u01d2u y\u00ec). However, there are several other ways to express this concept in Chinese. Let&#8217;s take a look at some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) \u670b\u53cb (P\u00e9ng y\u01d2u)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTSOL-zh-CN-Yunxia-20260508-160629.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This term is widely used in everyday conversations to refer to both acquaintances and close friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) \u77e5\u5df1 (Zh\u012b j\u01d0)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTSOL-zh-CN-Yunxia-20260508-160629-1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This term is often used to describe someone who knows you well, like your best friend or soulmate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) \u60c5\u8c0a (Q\u00edng y\u00ec)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTSOL-zh-CN-Yunxia-20260508-160629-2-1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This term emphasizes the strong emotional connection in a friendship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) \u53cb\u7231 (Y\u01d2u \u00e0i)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTSOL-zh-CN-Yunxia-20260508-160629-3.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This term highlights the love and care between friends. It is a combination of \u53cb (y\u01d2u) meaning friend, and \u7231 (\u00e0i) meaning love. This term conveys the idea of friendship being built on a foundation of love and affection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) \u540c\u7a97 (T\u00f3ng chu\u0101ng)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTSOL-zh-CN-Yunxia-20260508-160629-4.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u540c (t\u00f3ng) means together, and \u7a97 (chu\u0101ng) means window, together it translates to &#8220;classmate.&#8221; This term emphasizes the bond between friends who have studied or shared a classroom together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) \u597d\u53cb (H\u01ceo y\u01d2u)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTSOL-zh-CN-Yunxia-20260508-160629-5.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a combination of \u597d (h\u01ceo) meaning good, and \u53cb (y\u01d2u) meaning friend. This term implies a deeper level of friendship and trust between individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7) \u5fc3\u8179 (X\u012bn f\u00f9)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTSOL-zh-CN-Yunxia-20260508-160629-6.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This term translates to &#8220;close confidant.&#8221; This term emphasizes the trust, loyalty, and closeness in a friendship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common-chinese-idioms-for-friendship\"><\/span>Common Chinese Idioms for Friendship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Idiom (Hanzi)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pinyin<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English Translation\/Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>\u5fd7\u540c\u9053\u5408<\/strong><\/td><td>zh\u00ec t\u00f3ng d\u00e0o h\u00e9<\/td><td>To share the same ambitions and follow the same path.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u60c5\u540c\u624b\u8db3<\/strong><\/td><td>q\u00edng t\u00f3ng sh\u01d2u z\u00fa<\/td><td>As close as brothers (literally &#8220;as close as hands and feet&#8221;).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u5f62\u5f71\u4e0d\u79bb<\/strong><\/td><td>x\u00edng y\u01d0ng b\u00f9 l\u00ed<\/td><td>Inseparable as a body and its shadow.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u60a3\u96be\u4e0e\u5171<\/strong><\/td><td>hu\u00e0n n\u00e0n y\u01d4 g\u00f2ng<\/td><td>To share trials and tribulations together.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u751f\u6b7b\u4e4b\u4ea4<\/strong><\/td><td>sh\u0113ng s\u01d0 zh\u012b ji\u0101o<\/td><td>A friendship ready to face life and death together.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u809d\u80c6\u76f8\u7167<\/strong><\/td><td>g\u0101n d\u01cen xi\u0101ng zh\u00e0o<\/td><td>To treat each other with total sincerity (literally &#8220;showing each other liver and gallbladder&#8221;).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u83ab\u9006\u4e4b\u4ea4<\/strong><\/td><td>m\u00f2 n\u00ec zh\u012b ji\u0101o<\/td><td>A friendship where there is no disagreement; complete soulmates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u76f8\u89c1\u6068\u665a<\/strong><\/td><td>xi\u0101ng ji\u00e0n h\u00e8n w\u01cen<\/td><td>To regret meeting so late (feeling like you should have been friends long ago).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u9ad8\u5c71\u6d41\u6c34<\/strong><\/td><td>g\u0101o sh\u0101n li\u00fa shu\u01d0<\/td><td>Deep appreciation for a &#8220;soulmate&#8221; or a true connoisseur of one&#8217;s talents.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u4e07\u53e4\u957f\u9752<\/strong><\/td><td>w\u00e0n g\u01d4 ch\u00e1ng q\u012bng<\/td><td>Eternal and evergreen (used to wish for a friendship that lasts forever).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u91d1\u5170\u4e4b\u597d<\/strong><\/td><td>j\u012bn l\u00e1n zh\u012b h\u01ceo<\/td><td>A bond as strong as metal and as fragrant as orchids (often used for sworn siblings).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u4e00\u89c1\u5982\u6545<\/strong><\/td><td>y\u012b ji\u00e0n r\u00fa g\u00f9<\/td><td>To feel like old friends at the first meeting.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-pronounce-friendship-in-chinese-mandarin\"><\/span>How to Pronounce Friendship in Chinese Mandarin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/tFHs7AmcAllTv-FTfoVXLgy_JO-nZUmm0_KpQZtz0VDPCjhkiyXGxY4_w1CYkqO8MEcMwZQ3dZxMFg7yXen7VjZ71Siu9EJlQT9kUMgcqhrgupAIK-z05pHUkicHpzZZZnj09NWKUP7fa3GRIU1o2VI\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The most common term for friendship in Chinese is &#8220;\u53cb\u8c0a&#8221; (y\u01d2u y\u00ec), which is pronounced as &#8220;yo-ee.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTSOL-zh-CN-Yunxia-20260508-160629-7.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other terms like \u670b\u53cb (p\u00e9ng y\u01d2u) and \u77e5\u5df1 (zh\u012b j\u01d0) are pronounced as &#8220;puh-ng yo&#8221; and &#8220;dr-jee&#8221; respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\"><\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"part-3-how-to-say-friendship-in-cantonese-chinese\"><\/span>Part 3: How to Say Friendship in Cantonese Chinese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cantonese Chinese is one of the many dialects within the Chinese language and is primarily spoken in southern China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Friendship holds great significance in Cantonese culture as well, and there are various ways to express it in this dialect. The most common term for friendship in Cantonese is &#8220;\u53cb\u8abc&#8221; (jau5 ji4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ways to say friendship in Cantonese include \u670b\u53cb (pang4 jau5), \u77e5\u5df1 (zi1 gei3), \u60c5\u610f (ceng4 ji3), \u53cb\u611b (jau5 oi3), and \u624d\u5b50 (coi4 zi2). Each term carries its own nuances and connotations, emphasizing different aspects of friendship. Learning these variations not only expands our vocabulary but also teaches us about the cultural significance of friendship in Cantonese Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"part-4-how-to-write-friendship-in-chinese\"><\/span>Part 4: How to Write Friendship in Chinese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Friendship is a deeply valued concept in Chinese culture, and it holds its own unique expressions in the Chinese language. While the most common term for friendship is &#8220;\u53cb\u8c0a&#8221; (y\u01d2u y\u00ec), there are other ways to write it, each carrying its nuances and connotations. For instance, \u670b\u53cb (p\u00e9ng y\u01d2u) is the commonly used term for friend, while \u77e5\u5df1 (zh\u012b j\u01d0) highlights a deep understanding between friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u60c5\u8c0a (q\u00edng y\u00ec) emphasizes the emotional bond, and \u53cb\u7231 (y\u01d2u \u00e0i) highlights the love and care in a friendship. Learning these variations not only expands our vocabulary but also deepens our understanding of the cultural significance of friendship in Chinese society.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-about-friendship-in-chinese\"><\/span>FAQs About Friendship in Chinese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1778226573375\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to write friendship in Chinese?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The most common way to write &#8220;friendship&#8221; is <strong>\u53cb\u8c0a<\/strong> (y\u01d2uy\u00ec). In more formal or literary contexts, you might also see <strong>\u4ea4\u60c5<\/strong> (ji\u0101oqing).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1778226620353\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the symbol for friendship in Chinese?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The primary symbol (character) for friendship is <strong>\u53cb<\/strong> (y\u01d2u). It originally depicted two hands reaching out to help each other. You will often see it paired with another character, as in <strong>\u670b\u53cb<\/strong> (p\u00e9ngy\u01d2u &#8211; friend).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1778226674103\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you say friend in Chinese?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The word for &#8220;friend&#8221; is <strong>\u670b\u53cb<\/strong> (<strong>p\u00e9ngy\u01d2u<\/strong>).<br\/><strong>Pronunciation tip:<\/strong> The first syllable &#8220;p\u00e9ng&#8221; has a rising tone, and the second &#8220;y\u01d2u&#8221; is often pronounced with a light, neutral tone in casual conversation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1778226682999\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you say best friend in Chinese?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are a few ways to say &#8220;best friend&#8221; depending on the vibe:<br\/><strong>\u6700\u8981\u597d\u7684\u670b\u53cb<\/strong> (zu\u00ec y\u00e0oh\u01ceo de p\u00e9ngy\u01d2u): Literally, &#8220;most good friend.&#8221;<br\/><strong>\u597d\u670b\u53cb<\/strong> (h\u01ceo p\u00e9ngy\u01d2u): Simply &#8220;good friend,&#8221; often used for close ones.<br\/><strong>\u95fa\u871c<\/strong> (gu\u012bm\u00ec): A &#8220;BFF&#8221; specifically between women.<br\/><strong>\u54e5\u4eec\u513f<\/strong> (g\u0113menr): A &#8220;bro&#8221; or close male friend.<br\/><strong>\u6b7b\u515a<\/strong> (s\u01d0d\u01ceng): Slang for a &#8220;ride-or-die&#8221; or inseparable friend.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of friendship holds great significance in Chinese culture, and it is expressed through various terms in the Chinese language. While the most common term for friendship is &#8220;\u53cb\u8c0a&#8221; (y\u01d2u y\u00ec), other ways to express it include \u670b\u53cb (p\u00e9ng y\u01d2u), \u77e5\u5df1 (zh\u012b j\u01d0), \u60c5\u8c0a (q\u00edng y\u00ec), \u53cb\u7231 (y\u01d2u \u00e0i), \u540c\u7a97 (t\u00f3ng chu\u0101ng), \u597d\u53cb (h\u01ceo y\u01d2u), and \u5fc3\u8179 (x\u012bn f\u00f9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pronunciation is also crucial, and with practice, one can learn how to correctly say friendship in Chinese Mandarin or Cantonese. Ultimately, true friendship knows no language barriers and is possible in any culture, including Chinese culture.Want to be skillful in using these Chinese words that express friendship and use them to convey emotions naturally? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/chinese\/\">WuKong Chinese<\/a> classes can help you do that easily.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\"><\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, WuKong Education will explore the different ways to say &#8220;friendship&#8221; in Chinese, its cultural significance, and how it is expressed through language. Learning about friendship in Chinese not only expands our linguistic knowledge but also deepens our understanding of the culture and people. So let&#8217;s dive into the fascinating world of friendship in Chinese!&nbsp; 7 Ways to Say Friendship in Chinese (With Pinyin) Friendship in Chinese is &#8220;\u53cb\u8c0a&#8221; (y\u01d2u y\u00ec). However, there are several other ways to express this concept in Chinese. Let&#8217;s take a look at some of them: 1) \u670b\u53cb (P\u00e9ng y\u01d2u) This term is widely used in everyday conversations to refer to both acquaintances and close friends. 2) \u77e5\u5df1 (Zh\u012b j\u01d0) This term is&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":211806801,"featured_media":20082,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[134691],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20078","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chinese-learning"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Friendship in Chinese: Essential Words and Examples with Audios<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to express the concept of friendship in Chinese with this guide. 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