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Friends; people who have a close relationship based on mutual affection and trust
Tôi có rất nhiều bạn bè ở trường.
I have many friends at school.
Bạn bè của tôi luôn hỗ trợ tôi.
My friends always support me.
This term is commonly used to refer to close friends or acquaintances.
'Bạn bè' is generally informal. In formal contexts, 'người bạn' is more appropriate.
'Bạn bè' is always plural, even when referring to a single friend in a general sense.
The term 'bạn bè' is derived from the combination of 'bạn' (friend) and 'bè' (companion or peer), emphasizing mutual support and camaraderie.
While 'bạn bè' can refer to both close friends and acquaintances, 'bạn thân' is more specific to very close friends.