朋 (péng) - friend & companion

朋Tone 2

péng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 月

柠七

朋 · péng

friend;

companion;

associate;

group;

faction;

used in classical Chinese as a unit of currency (two strings of shells)

friendcompanionassociate

Usage highlights

friendmake friendsgood friendchildhood friendclassmate friendfriend circle

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is my good friend (好朋友).
  • We are classmates (同学朋).
  • They are childhood friends (童年朋友).
  • I made many friends at the party (在派对上认识了很多朋友).

Collocations

  • friend(朋友)
  • make friends(交朋友)
  • good friend(好朋友)
  • childhood friend(童年朋友)
  • classmate friend(同学朋)
  • friend circle(朋友圈)

Idioms

  • Birds of a feather flock together(朋比为奸)
  • High-minded friends(高朋满座)
  • Three friends of winter - pine, bamboo, and plum(岁寒三友)
  • Calling friends and attracting companions(呼朋引伴)
  • Like-minded friends(朋心合力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted two strings of shells tied together, used as currency in ancient China.
  • In Confucian classics, 'peng' refers to like-minded friends who share moral principles.
  • The character symbolizes friendship, camaraderie, and social connections in Chinese culture.

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