relatives and friends
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
relatives and friends; kin and buddies
formalA collective term for one's close social circle of family and friends. Often used in formal and social contexts.
Chūn春
jié节
qī期
jiān间
，
tā他
yào要
huí回
lǎo老
jiā家
tàn探
wàng望
qīn亲
yǒu友
。
During the Spring Festival, he will return to his hometown to visit relatives and friends.
Tā他
de的
hūn婚
lǐ礼
yāo邀
qǐng请
le了
zhòng众
duō多
qīn亲
yǒu友
cān参
jiā加
。
His wedding invited many relatives and friends to attend.
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Tā他
shì事
yè业
yǒu有
chéng成
，
dé得
dào到
le了
qīn亲
yǒu友
men们
de的
zhù祝
fú福
。
He achieved success in his career and received blessings from his relatives and friends.
Zài在
tā他
kùn困
nán难
shí时
，
qīn亲
yǒu友
men们
shēn伸
chū出
le了
yuán援
shǒu手
。
When he was in difficulty, his relatives and friends extended a helping hand.