Basic Meaning
n
Commonly used in compounds like 朋友 (friend) and 亲朋好友 (relatives and friends).
friend; someone with whom one has a friendly relationship.
彼此友好的人。
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Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 他是我的好朋友。He is my good friend.
- 亲朋好友都来参加婚礼。Relatives and friends all came to attend the wedding.
- 良朋相伴,生活更快乐。With good friends by your side, life is happier.
v
This sense is literary and often used in historical or formal contexts, typically with negative connotations as in 朋党 (faction).
(literary) to form a clique or faction.
〈书〉结党。
Words:
朋党朋比为奸
Synonyms:
勾
Sentences:
- 在古代,官员们常结为朋党。In ancient times, officials often formed cliques.
- 朋比为奸会损害集体利益。Colluding for evil purposes can harm collective interests.
v
This sense is literary and rare in modern usage, found in idioms like 硕大无朋 (enormous, without equal).
(literary) to be comparable to; to rival.
〈书〉相类比;相匹敌。
Words:
硕大无朋
Sentences:
- 这块石头硕大无朋。This stone is enormous, without equal.
Writing & Component
Radical月
Structureleft_right
Stroke Count8
Strokes丿𠃌一一丿𠃌一一
