Pronunciation of '朋友'
The word '朋友' means 'friend' in English. It originates from Chinese and is commonly used in Mandarin and Cantonese to refer to a companion or someone with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection.
Word Origin
Chinese
Pronunciation Details
中文（简体）
名词，表示“朋友”，指与自己有友好关系的人。
“朋”发音为“péng”，第二声（中升调）；“友”发音为“yǒu”，第三声（低升调）。
中文（粤语）
名詞，表示“朋友”，指與自己有友好關係的人。
“朋”发音为“pàng”，第四声（降调）；“友”发音为“yáu”，第五声（升调）。
English (United States)
The word '朋友' translates to 'friend' in English, referring to a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection.
Pronounced as 'puhng-yoh', with 'puhng' as in 'pungent' and 'yoh' as in 'yo-yo'.