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友好 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
友好yǒuhǎofriendlyHSK 4, a, rank #3253, Medium
友好yǒuhǎoYouhao district of Yichun city 伊春市[Yī chūn shì], HeilongjiangHSK 4, a, rank #3253, Medium
友好yǒuhǎoamicableHSK 4, a, rank #3253, Medium
友好yǒuhǎoclose friendHSK 4, a, rank #3253, Medium
友好yǒuhǎoYouhao district of Yichun city 伊春市[Yi1 chun1 shi4], HeilongjiangHSK 4, unknown, rank #3253, Medium
yǒuhǎo(you3hao3) T3
  1. 1friendly
  2. 2Youhao district of Yichun city 伊春市[Yī chūn shì], Heilongjiang
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March 24, 2026
友好yǒuhǎo(you3hao3)

The term 友好 (yǒuhǎo) means 'friendly' or 'amicable' and is often used to describe relationships characterized by warmth and kindness. It can refer to personal friendships, diplomatic relations, or general good-natured interactions between individuals or groups.

Frequency#3253DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 友好 is deeply valued, especially in maintaining harmonious relationships, both personally and within the community. It reflects the importance of social harmony and mutual respect in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a friendly handshake (友) followed by a warm smile (好). The handshake represents friendship, while the smile signifies kindness and goodwill. Together, they create a vivid image of amicable interactions.

Meanings of 友好

yǒuhǎo(you3hao3)
1friendly
2Youhao district of Yichun city 伊春市[Yī chūn shì], Heilongjiang
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About 友好

友好Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3253Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

友善 (yǒushàn) vs 友好 (yǒuhǎo): use 友好 for broader contexts like diplomatic relations, while 友善 is more personal and intimate.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a friendly handshake (友) followed by a warm smile (好). The handshake represents friendship, while the smile signifies kindness and goodwill. Together, they create a vivid image of amicable interactions.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 友好 with related terms like 友谊 (yǒuyì), which means 'friendship.' Remember that 友好 describes the quality of being friendly rather than the bond itself. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 4, students should focus on using 友好 in sentences to describe relationships or interactions. Practice forming sentences that show how 友好 can be applied in various contexts, such as personal, professional, and diplomatic.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 友好 is deeply valued, especially in maintaining harmonious relationships, both personally and within the community. It reflects the importance of social harmony and mutual respect in Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is using 友好 incorrectly in phrases, such as saying '我和他很友好' ('I and he are very friendly') instead of '我们很友好' ('We are very friendly'). Remember to use the correct subject for clarity.

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Pronunciation of 友好

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Component Characters

友yǒufriend
HSK 34 strokes又
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好hǎogood
HSK 16 strokes女
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Grammar Patterns of 友好

友好 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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两个国家之间有着长期的____关系。

The two countries have a long-standing friendly relationship.

Example Sentences for 友好 (10)

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同越南恢复友好关系的迹象越来越明显了。

tóng yuè nán huī fù yǒu hǎo guān xì de jì xiàng yuè lái yuè míng xiǎn le。

There have been growing signs of a ra-pprochement with Vietnam.
2
用友好随意的方式跟他谈谈这一关系吧。

yòng yǒu hǎo suí yì de fāng shì gēn tā tán tán zhè yī guān xì bā。

Talk to him in a friendly, light way about the relationship.
3
他的礼物是很友好的表示，这值得称赞。

tā de lǐ wù shì hěn yǒu hǎo de biǎo shì， ， zhè zhí dé chēng。

His gift was an extremely kind gesture. Credit where credit's due.
4
这两个男孩都很有礼貌，友好地握了手。

zhè liǎng gè nán hái dū hěn yǒu lǐ mào， ， yǒu hǎo dì wò le。

Both boys had good manners, politely shaking hands.
5
据《好酒吧指南》所说，酒吧一般环境肮脏，气味难闻，而且气氛很不友好。

jù《 《 hǎo jiǔ bā zhǐ》 nán 》， suǒ shuō ， jiǔ bā yī bān huán， jìng āng zāng ，， qì wèi nán wén ， ér qiě qì。

Pubs are dirty, smelly and unfriendly, according to the Good Pub Guide.
6
你把这份电报转交给你的朋友好 吗 ?

nǐ bǎ zhè fèn diàn bào zhuǎn jiāo gěi nǐ de péng yǒu hǎo?

Will you hand on this telegram to your friend?
7
他们友好地走回到那座房子。

tā mén yǒu hǎo dì zǒu huí dào nà zuò fáng zǐ。

They walked companion-ably back to the house.
8
发言人说信函的语气非常友好。

fā yán rén shuō xìn hán de yǔ qì fēi cháng yǒu hǎo。

The spokesman said the tone of the letter was very friendly.
9
埃及想要友好地解决该问题。

āi jí xiǎng yào yǒu hǎo dì jiě jué gāi wèn tí。

Egypt wants to solve the problem in an atmosphere of cordiality.
10
他想要友好的时候会非常友好。

tā xiǎng yào yǒu hǎo de shí hòu huì fēi cháng yǒu hǎo。

He could be very pleasant when he wanted to.

Cultural Notes for 友好

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 友好 is deeply valued, especially in maintaining harmonious relationships, both personally and within the community. It reflects the importance of social harmony and mutual respect in Chinese society.

Frequently Asked Questions about 友好

Yes, 友好 can describe amicable business relationships, emphasizing a positive atmosphere for cooperation.