old friend; long-time friend
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
old friend; long-time friend
literaryA somewhat formal and literary term, often used to describe deep, long-standing friendships. It emphasizes the history and continuity of the relationship.
Zhè这
cì次
fǎn返
xiāng乡
，
jiàn见
dào到
le了
bù不
shǎo少
jiù旧
jiāo交
。
On this trip back home, I met quite a few old friends.
Wǒ我
yǔ与
tā他
shì是
duō多
nián年
jiù旧
jiāo交
，
gǎn感
qíng情
hěn很
shēn深
。
He and I have been old friends for many years, and our bond is very deep.
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Nán难
dé得
yǔ与
jiù旧
jiāo交
yī一
xù叙
，
wǎng往
shì事
lì历
lì历
zài在
mù目
。
It's rare to have a chat with an old friend; past events come clearly to mind.