deep friendship; being a true friend
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
to have a deep friendship; to be on very close terms
colloquialDescribes a relationship characterized by deep mutual trust, long-standing friendship, and willingness to help each other.
Wǒ我
men们
liǎ俩
gòu够
jiāo交
qing情
，
yǒu有
shén什
me么
huà话
dōu都
zhí直
shuō说
。
We have a close enough friendship that we can speak frankly about anything.
Zán咱
men们
gòu够
jiāo交
qing情
，
zhè这
diǎn点
xiǎo小
shì事
wǒ我
yī一
dìng定
bāng帮
máng忙
。
We're close enough friends that I'll definitely help with this small matter.
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Tā他
men们
rèn认
shi识
shí十
nián年
le了
，
bǐ彼
cǐ此
hěn很
gòu够
jiāo交
qing情
。
They've known each other for ten years and have a very close friendship.
adjective
to be a true friend; to be loyal enough (as a friend); to act like a real friend
colloquialIndicates that someone has acted in a way that meets the standards of true friendship, often by being helpful, loyal, or supportive in a difficult situation. Often used as a compliment.
Nǐ你
zhēn真
gòu够
jiāo交
qing情
，
guān关
jiàn键
shí时
kè刻
tǐng挺
shēn身
ér而
chū出
。
You're a true friend, stepping forward at the critical moment.
Tā他
zhè这
gè个
rén人
hěn很
gòu够
jiāo交
qing情
，
yǒu有
máng忙
bì必
bāng帮
。
He's a true friend who always helps when needed.
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Nǐ你
néng能
jiè借
qián钱
gěi给
wǒ我
，
zhēn真
shì是
tài太
gòu够
jiāo交
qing情
le了
！
You're a real friend for lending me money!