情谊

情誼

qíngyì

noun HSK 7-9 #15,197

Meanings

Literally 'affection and friendship' — the bond between people

他们之间的情谊非常深厚。

Tāmen zhījiān de qíngyì fēicháng shēnhòu.

The friendship between them is very deep.

战友之间的情谊是无法替代的。

Zhànyǒu zhījiān de qíngyì shì wúfǎ tìdài de.

The bond between comrades-in-arms is irreplaceable.

usage

情谊 is more literary and formal than 友谊 (yǒuyì). It implies a deeper emotional bond, often forged through shared experiences.

情 qíng

谊 yì