我是你的朋友
wǒ shì nǐ de péngyou
我是你的朋友 (wǒ shì nǐ de péngyou) is the Chinese way to say "I am your friend".
This phrase is used to express that you have a friendly relationship with the person you are addressing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down literally as 我 (I) 是 (am) 你的 (your) 朋友 (friend).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb 是 (shì) functions as a linking verb similar to the English "to be" and does not change its form based on the subject. To turn the pronoun 你 (nǐ) into the possessive "your", the particle 的 (de) is attached to it to form 你的 (nǐ de).
How do you pronounce it?
wǒ shì nǐ de péngyou
Did you know?
- Chinese has a specific term for a 'blood brother' or a friend treated as family, 结拜兄弟 (jiébài xiōngdì), which involves a formal ritual to seal the friendship.
- In many parts of China, people use the word 哥 (gē), meaning 'older brother', or 姐 (jiě), meaning 'older sister', to establish a friendly connection even if they are not actually related.
- While 朋友 means 'friend', Chinese speakers often use the term 关系 (guānxì) to describe the actual strength and nature of the social bond between friends.
Examples in context
- 我是你的朋友，对吗？I am your friend, right?This sentence is useful for confirming your status as a friend by asking "I am your friend, right?" using 我是你的朋友.Tatoeba #8904352 by iiujik, translation #1392932 by CK
- 我是你的朋友，咱们可以一起玩。I am your friend, we can play together.
- 别担心，我是你的朋友。Bié dānxīn, wǒ shì nǐ de péngyǒu.Don't worry, I am your friend.
- 请相信我，我是你的朋友。Qǐng xiāngxìn wǒ, wǒ shì nǐ de péngyǒu.Please believe me, I am your friend.
Example conversation
Wei is trying to comfort Zihan after she had a bad day.
- 伟 Wei梓涵，你为什么在哭？Zǐhán, nǐ wèishéme zài kū?Zihan, why are you crying?
- 梓涵 Zihan我觉得很孤独。Wǒ juédé hěn gūdú.I feel very lonely.
- 伟 Wei别难过，我是你的朋友。Bié nánguò, wǒ shì nǐ de péngyǒu.Don't be sad, I am your friend.
- 梓涵 Zihan谢谢你，伟。Xièxiè nǐ, Wěi.Thank you, Wei.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
