Definition
择友 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to choose friends'. The verb 择 can separate from the object 友 when inserting measure words, aspect markers, or modifiers (e.g., 择了三个友, 择过友). It emphasizes the careful selection of friends, often used in contexts of personal relationships and social discernment.
v.o.
to choose friends
Examples
- 择友。zé shì rénshēng zhōng hěn zhòngyào de yí kè.Choosing friends is a very important lesson in life.
- 。Tā zé le jǐ ge zhēnxīn de yǒu.He chose a few sincere friends.
- 择友，。Nǐ yào shènzhòng zé, jiāo zhèngzhí de rén.You should carefully choose friends and make friends with honest people.
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