三朋四友 Traditional form: 三朋四友 Pinyin (reading): sānpéngsìyǒu Definitions: friends; cronies Characters: 三 - three 朋 - friend, pal, acquaintance 四 - four 友 - friend, companion; fraternity Traditional characters: 三 - three 朋 - friend, pal, acquaintance 四 - four 友 - friend, companion; fraternity