友好 yǒuhǎo friendly (relations)
friendly (relations); close friends
How to remember 友好: 友 friend + 好 good = friendly (relations).
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How it is used
- Friendly (in relations/attitude) - 态度很友好 (tàidù hěn yǒuhǎo) a friendly attitude; 友好关系 (yǒuhǎo guānxi) friendly relations.
- Describes warmth toward others, including between countries/organizations, not just personal fondness.
- Contrast 亲切 (qīnqiè) 'warm/kindly', which is more about a comforting warmth; 友好 is amicable, well-disposed.
Example sentences
- 你和他都很友好 。 Nǐ hé tā dōu hěn yǒuhǎo.You and he are both very kind.
- 这个学校的学生很友好。 Zhège xuéxiào de xuéshēng hěn yǒuhǎo.The students of this school are kind.
- 她对待客人很友好。 Tā duìdài kèren hěn yǒuhǎo.She's friendly to the guests.