侣 (lǚ) - companion, partner, mate & to accompany

侣Tone 3

lǚ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

林伦

侣 · lǚ

companion, partner, mate;

to accompany

companion, partner, mateto accompany

Usage highlights

companiontravel companionspousefriendpartnersoulmate

Synonyms

  • 伴— companion, partner
  • 伴侣— companion, mate
  • 伙伴— partner, companion

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They are traveling companions (旅伴).
  • She is my life partner (伴侣).
  • We are good friends (良友).
  • He is my spiritual companion (道侣).

Collocations

  • companion(伴侣)
  • travel companion(旅伴)
  • spouse(配偶)
  • friend(朋友)
  • partner(伙伴)
  • soulmate(灵魂伴侣)

Idioms

  • To travel together as companions(结伴同行)
  • A pair of lovebirds(鸳鸯伴侣)
  • Companions in adversity(患难伴侣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, 侣 implies a close, often equal partnership, not just casual acquaintance.
  • Used in both romantic and platonic contexts, emphasizing mutual support and shared journey.
  • Common in Buddhist and Daoist contexts for spiritual companions (道侣).

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