Korean Dictionary
How to say “Close friend” in Korean
친한 친구
Chinhan chingu
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Usage & Context
A very close, intimate friend. 친하다 means to be close or intimate with someone. In Korean, friendship bonds are deep — once considered a close friend, Koreans are often very loyal and generous. 절친 (jeolchin) is a popular abbreviation for 절친한 친구 (most intimate friend), similar to 'BFF'.
Example Sentence
저 친구는 10년 넘게 알고 지낸 제일 친한 친구예요.
That friend is my closest friend who I've known for over 10 years.
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