Meaning
情谊 refers to deep emotional bonds and feelings of friendship or affection between people. It emphasizes the warmth, mutual care, and emotional connection that develops through shared experiences and time spent together. This word carries a somewhat formal and literary tone, often used to describe profound or long-standing friendships.
Usage
情谊 is more formal and literary compared to everyday words like 友谊 (friendship). It's commonly used in written contexts, speeches, or when describing relationships between groups, nations, or people who share special bonds. Native speakers often use it to emphasize the depth and sincerity of emotional connections, particularly in contexts involving gratitude, nostalgia, or commemoration.
Examples
- 01多年的相处让我们建立了深厚的情谊。.Years of spending time together have allowed us to build a deep friendship.
- 02这次活动增进了两国人民之间的情谊。.This event strengthened the friendship between the people of both countries.
Characters
Measure words
- 份一份情谊
- 种一种情谊
Common collocations
- 深厚的情谊deep friendship
- 珍惜情谊to cherish friendship
- 战友情谊comradeship in arms
- 同学情谊friendship between classmates
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to interpersonal bonds: 情 originally meant emotions and feelings of the heart, while 谊 specifically refers to proper relationships and friendship. Together they form a compound emphasizing the emotional depth of friendly relationships.