朋友

Etymology · 词源

“朋”的历史构形可以这样理解：早期字形以图像方式表达意义。这些部件的作用依据历史字形判断，不等同于今天看到的任意笔画组合。 “友”的历史构形可以这样理解：又、又以图像或会意方式参与构形。这些部件的作用依据历史字形判断，不等同于今天看到的任意笔画组合。 以上是各字的历史构形说明；“朋友”作为现代词语时，应结合完整词义学习，不能把单字意义机械相加。

Pictograph of two strings of objects mounted together. Originally meant "pair", later the meaning shifted to "friend". The modern form is visually similar to 月 (moon) but the meaning is not related. Pictograph of two hands togther to convey the meaning "friend". These notes explain the characters’ formation. Learn 朋友 as a complete modern word rather than mechanically adding isolated character meanings.

Learning note · 学习提示：形旁通常提示意义范围，声旁通常提示较早的读音；现代普通话读音或字义可能已经发生变化。 Semantic components often suggest a meaning range, while phonetic components often reflect an earlier pronunciation; modern Mandarin sound or meaning may have changed.