How do you say your friend in Mandarin?

The most common way to say "your friend" in Mandarin depends on whether you are referring to a singular or plural friend:

Singular:

* 你的朋友 (nǐ de péngyou) - This is the most straightforward and literal translation of "your friend."

* 你朋友 (nǐ péngyou) - This is a more casual and commonly used way to say "your friend" in spoken Mandarin.

Plural:

* 你的朋友们 (nǐ de péngyoumen) - This is the plural form of "your friends."

* 你们的朋友 (nǐmen de péngyou) - This is another way to say "your friends," but it emphasizes that you are talking to multiple people.

Examples:

* 你的朋友是谁？(nǐ de péngyou shì shuí?) - Who is your friend?

* 我认识你朋友。 (wǒ rènshi nǐ péngyou.) - I know your friend.

* 你们的朋友都在这里吗？(nǐmen de péngyou dōu zài zhèlǐ ma?) - Are all of your friends here?

Note: You can also use "好朋友 (hǎo péngyou)" to specify "your best friend."