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close friend

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

zhi4you3 zhìyǒu

Meaning


Primary

close friend

Alternatives

bosom friend, intimate friend, sincere friend

Mnemonic


A 挚友 close friend is someone who is your 挚 sincere 友 friend that you can trust and confide in.

Usage


他 是 我 的 挚友。

He is my close friend.

我们 是 多年 的 挚友。

We have been close friends for many years.

我 挚友 的 建议 很 有 帮助。

My close friend's advice is very helpful.