Mandarin Chinese for Kids
How to Say "Friend" in Mandarin Chinese
Friends are everywhere. Learn the word for 'friend' to celebrate your global community.
In Mandarin Chinese (中文)
朋友 (Péngyǒu)
Pronounced: PUNG-yoh
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "朋友 (Péngyǒu)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Mandarin Chinese.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Mandarin Chinese cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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