No. 4,876 in Chinese
親友
Close friends and relatives.
In a sentence
親友會在生活中给予我们支持和帮助。
Close friends and family members provide us with support and help in life.
In this sentence, '親友' is used to refer collectively to close friends and family members who offer emotional and practical assistance in daily life.
今天我打电话邀请我的親友参加聚会。
Today I called and invited my close friends and family to the gathering.
Here, '親友' is used to refer to those invited to a social event, emphasizing close personal relationships.
在困难时期，親友是我们最可靠的依靠。
During difficult times, close friends and family are our most reliable support.
In this instance, '親友' highlights their role as dependable sources of emotional and moral support during challenges.
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