这是我的朋友

Learning Chinese: How to Say "This is my friend" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 这是我的朋友
Pinyin: Zhè shì wǒ de péngyou
Pronunciation: zhe4 shi4 wo3 de peng2you
English Translation: This is my friend

Usage:

"这是我的朋友 (Zhè shì wǒ de péngyou)" is a common phrase used to introduce your friend to someone else. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 这是我的朋友，李华。
Pinyin: Zhè shì wǒ de péngyou, Lǐ Huá.
English: This is my friend, Li Hua.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "这是我的朋友 (Zhè shì wǒ de péngyou)" that you may hear:

这是我朋友 (Zhè shì wǒ péngyou): A more informal way to say "This is my friend."
他/她是我的朋友 (Tā/tā shì wǒ de péngyou): Literally means "He/she is my friend."

Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "这是我的朋友 (Zhè shì wǒ de péngyou)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "This is my friend" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "这是我的朋友 (Zhè shì wǒ de péngyou)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

"朋友 (péngyou)" can refer to both male and female friends.
To specify the gender of your friend, you can use "男朋友 (nánpéngyou)" for "boyfriend" and "女朋友 (nǚpéngyou)" for "girlfriend."
When introducing someone who is older or more senior than you, you can use "这位 (zhè wèi)" before their name to show respect. For example, "这位是我的朋友，李教授 (Zhè wèi shì wǒ de péngyou, Lǐ jiàoshòu)" means "This is my friend, Professor Li."