three harmful friends
Archaic term from Confucius, referring to three types of harmful friends: hypocritical, sycophantic, and glib-talking. Contrasts with 三益友 (three beneficial friends).
See also: 損者三友
Antonyms: 三益友
三損友は、論語に出る三種類のよくない友を指す。
三損友 refers to three kinds of bad friends mentioned in the Analects.
Synonymous phrase from the Analects; literally 'three harmful friends.'
three kinds of beneficial friends
From the Confucian Analects (論語), combining 三 (three), 損 (harm), and 友 (friend).