朋
friend; form clique; compare; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
friend; companion
Most common meaning, refers to a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
He is my good friend.
We have been good friends since childhood.
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The room was filled with guests and friends, very lively.
Good friends are very important for our growth.
They have been old friends for many years.
verb
form a clique; gang up with
literaryLiterary usage, often has a negative connotation of forming a group for selfish purposes.
They ganged up to do many bad things.
Those officials formed cliques and engaged in corruption.
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A gentleman does not form cliques, while a petty person gangs up.
They formed a clique and monopolized the market.
There are many stories of cliques ganging up in history.
verb
compare; match; rival
literaryLiterary usage, usually in negative constructions meaning 'unmatched' or 'incomparable'.
This diamond is huge and unmatched.
His talent is incomparable among his peers.
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Mount Tai is so high that there's nothing to compare with it under heaven.
The artistic conception of this painting is incomparably wonderful.
His courage was unmatched on the battlefield.
proper noun
Peng (surname)
Used as a Chinese family name.
His surname is Peng, and his name is Peng Ming.
Mr. Peng is the manager of our company.
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The surname Peng is not very common in China.
Teacher Peng teaches us mathematics.
I know someone named Peng Hua.