伴 (bàn) - companion, partner & to accompany, to keep company with

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bàn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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伴 · bàn

companion, partner;

to accompany, to keep company with

companion, partnerto accompany, to keep company with

Usage highlights

companionpartnerto accompanyplaymatetravel companionclassmate

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 独— alone, solitary
  • 孤— lonely, isolated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is my travel companion (旅伴).
  • She accompanied me to the hospital (陪伴我去医院).
  • We are lifelong partners (终身伴侣).
  • The children played together (玩伴).

Collocations

  • companion(伴侣)
  • partner(伙伴)
  • to accompany(陪伴)
  • playmate(玩伴)
  • travel companion(旅伴)
  • classmate(同学伴)

Idioms

  • To keep each other company(相伴为伴)
  • Lifelong companion(终身伴侣)
  • To accompany someone on their journey(伴君如伴虎)
  • To grow old together(白头偕老相伴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, companionship is highly valued in relationships and social interactions.
  • The character reflects the importance of mutual support and shared experiences in personal bonds.
  • Often used in contexts emphasizing harmony and cooperation between individuals.

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