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A friend; someone with whom one has a bond of mutual affection and trust
나는 친구와 함께 영화 보러 갔다.
I went to watch a movie with my friend.
친구는 나를 이해해 준다.
My friend understands me.
The term is commonly used to refer to close personal relationships, but can also be used in a broader sense for acquaintances.
'친구' is gender-neutral in Korean, unlike some languages that differentiate between male and female friends.
'친구' is one of the most frequently used words in Korean to refer to close personal relationships.
Derived from the Sino-Korean word '친구' (친 + 구), where '친' means 'close' and '구' means 'friend'.
In Korean, '친구' is a gender-neutral term and can refer to both male and female friends. It is commonly used in informal contexts.