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    Using 友谊 (yǒuyì) to express friendship

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Adjective + 友谊

    Explanation

    友谊 (yǒuyì) means "friendship" and refers to the bond or relationship between friends, groups, or nations. It is slightly more formal than 友情 and is often used in contexts involving international relations, sportsmanship, and public discourse. It commonly appears in phrases like 友谊赛 (friendly match) and 深厚的友谊 (deep friendship).

    Examples

    • 多年的合作让两家公司建立了深厚的友谊。

      Duō nián de hézuò ràng liǎng jiā gōngsī jiànlì le shēnhòu de yǒuyì.

      Years of cooperation have built a deep friendship between the two companies.

    • 这场友谊赛增进了两国运动员之间的了解。

      Zhè chǎng yǒuyì sài zēngjìn le liǎng guó yùndòngyuán zhī jiān de liǎojiě.

      This friendly match enhanced the understanding between athletes of the two countries.

    • 我很珍惜我们之间的友谊。

      Wǒ hěn zhēnxī wǒmen zhī jiān de yǒuyì.

      I really treasure the friendship between us.

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