This is the 6509th most frequent Chinese word.
教友
"教友" means "fellow believer" or "member of the same religious community."
In this sentence, "教友" refers to a fellow member of one's religious community.
我的教友常常帮助我理解信仰。
My fellow church member often helps me understand faith.
Here, "教友" is used to describe an individual who shares membership in the same religious congregation.
他说他的一位教友擅长演讲。
He said that one of his fellow church members is skilled in public speaking.
In this case, "教友" encompasses members of a broader religious context beyond one's own immediate group.