友谊 yǒu yì
“companionship; fellowship; friendship”
nounHSK 4 · 2021 list level 5Traditional 友誼
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
友谊 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entry. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 1891: 友谊 yǒuyì — Level 4; official annotation 4 (名). PDF page 127
Separate from the HSK 2.0 and 2021 list labels above. Compare the three lists.
用法How to use 友谊
友谊 is a noun meaning "friendship," the relationship or bond between friends. It is used in everyday and slightly formal contexts, often with words like 深 or 珍贵, and in the saying 友谊第一，比赛第二. It is not used for a friend as a person; for that, use 朋友.
例句Example sentences
- 我们之间的友谊很深。wǒ men zhī jiān de yǒu yì hěn shēn.The friendship between us is deep.
- 真正的友谊比钱更重要。zhēn zhèng de yǒu yì bǐ qián gèng zhòng yào.True friendship is more important than money.
- 运动会上，大家都说友谊第一，比赛第二。yùn dòng huì shàng, dà jiā dōu shuō yǒu yì dì yī, bǐ sài dì èr.At the sports meet, everyone said friendship comes first and competition second.
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗我和他是友谊。
✓我和他是朋友。
友谊 is the relationship itself, not a person; use 朋友 for "friend."