bằng hữu
Pronunciation
Northern
/ɓa̤ŋ˨˩ hiʔiw˧˥/
Central
/ɓaŋ˧˧ hɨw˧˩˨/
Southern
/ɓaŋ˨˩ hɨw˨˩˦/
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companion
Noun
companion
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Meaning
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Sense 1
Noun
companion Family, Relationships & Life Events
A close friend or companion who shares difficulties and joys together in life.
vi Họ là những người bằng hữu thân thiết luôn giúp đỡ lẫn nhau.
en They are close companions who always help each other.
Parts
bằng / hữu / Sino-Vietnamese; the character is 朋友 …
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Parts
bằng / hữu / Sino-Vietnamese; the character is 朋友 …
OriginSino-Vietnamese; the character is 朋友
Chinese characters
Source-aligned
Representative candidate
朋友
Candidates by syllable
bằng
凭
hữu
有（友 / 右）
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companion
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companion
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bằng hữu chi giao / công bằng / đồng bằng / cao bằng …
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Use
bằng hữu chi giao / công bằng / đồng bằng / cao bằng …