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What 友 means in a Chinese nameyǒu

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朋友；友爱。

A friend — measured by what they do to you.

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益者三友
益者三友 Three kinds worth having

友直、友谅、友多闻，益矣。

Friends who are upright, who are sincere, who know much — these are the ones that benefit you.

论语 · 季氏篇 · our translation
Three sorts worth having: upright, sincere, well-informed. 友 carries the standard, not just the bond. 孔子把有益的朋友分成三种：直、谅、多闻。「友」在名字里取的是这个「值得交」的标准。
益友良友友之友直良友
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A bond with a standard in it.

「友」是有标准的那种关系。

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