亲朋好友

親朋好友

qīnpéng hǎoyǒu

phrase HSK 7-9 #21,420

Meanings

Literally 'relatives, friends, good friends' — everyone close to you

过年的时候，亲朋好友都会聚在一起。

Guònián de shíhou, qīnpéng hǎoyǒu dōu huì jù zài yīqǐ.

During Chinese New Year, friends and family all gather together.

他把这个好消息告诉了所有的亲朋好友。

Tā bǎ zhège hǎo xiāoxi gàosu le suǒyǒu de qīnpéng hǎoyǒu.

He told all his friends and family the good news.

usage

亲朋好友 is a set phrase used as a collective term. It sounds warmer and more complete than just saying 朋友 or 亲戚 alone.

亲 qīn

朋 péng

好 hǎo

友 yǒu