真挚的友谊
zhēnzhì de yǒuyì
True friendship · trad. 真摯的友誼
真挚的友谊 (zhēnzhì de yǒuyì) refers to a deep, sincere, and genuine friendship. It emphasizes loyalty, understanding, and mutual support, often implying a long-lasting and profound bond between individuals.
What does 真挚的友谊 (zhēnzhì de yǒuyì) mean?
真挚的友谊 (zhēnzhì de yǒuyì) means “true friendship” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “sincere 's friendship.”
When to use it
This is a relatively formal and heartfelt expression, often used in written contexts or when speaking about friendship with a certain gravitas. For a more common and slightly less formal way to say 'true friendship,' you can use 真正的友谊 (zhēnzhèng de yǒuyì). To refer to a 'true friend,' you would say 真朋友 (zhēn péngyou).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “JHEN-juh duh YOH-ee.” The first syllable of 真挚 (zhēnzhì) is a high-level tone, the second is a falling tone. 的 (de) is a neutral tone. 友谊 (yǒuyì) has a third tone followed by a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 真正的友谊zhēnzhèng de yǒuyìtrue friendship (more common)
- 真朋友zhēn péngyoutrue friend (refers to the person)
- 深厚的友谊shēnhòu de yǒuyìdeep friendship
Examples
拥有真挚的友谊是人生一大幸事。
yōngyǒu zhēnzhì de yǒuyì shì rénshēng yī dà xìngshì.
Having true friendship is one of life's great blessings.
他们之间有着真挚的友谊。
tāmen zhījiān yǒuzhe zhēnzhì de yǒuyì.
There is true friendship between them.
我非常珍惜这份真挚的友谊。
wǒ fēicháng zhēnxī zhè fèn zhēnzhì de yǒuyì.
I deeply cherish this true friendship.
Pro tip: The word 真挚 (zhēnzhì) emphasizes sincerity and genuineness, making it suitable for abstract concepts like friendship, feelings, or love. For 'true' in the sense of 'real' or 'authentic' for concrete things (e.g., a true story), you would typically use 真实 (zhēnshí) or 真正 (zhēnzhèng).
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