侶 (lǚ) - companion, partner, mate & refers to someone who accompanies or associates with

侶Tone 3

lǚ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

侶 · lǚ

companion, partner, mate;

refers to someone who accompanies or associates with another, often in a close relationship.

companion, partner, materefers to someone who accompanies or associates with

Usage highlights

companiontravel companionmonkfriend and companionspousepartner in crime

Synonyms

  • 伴— companion, partner
  • 友— friend
  • 朋— friend, companion

Antonyms

  • 敵— enemy, opponent
  • 獨— alone, solitary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They are travel companions (旅侶).
  • He is my lifelong partner (伴侶).
  • The monk and his disciple (僧侶) traveled together.
  • They became close friends and companions (友侶).

Collocations

  • companion(伴侶)
  • travel companion(旅侶)
  • monk(僧侶)
  • friend and companion(友侶)
  • spouse(伴侶)
  • partner in crime(同侶)

Idioms

  • Lifelong companion(終身伴侶)
  • Travel companion(旅途伴侶)
  • Kindred spirits(同侶相求)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 侶 emphasizes companionship and partnership in relationships.
  • Often used in Buddhist context to refer to monks and their disciples.
  • Implies mutual support and shared journey in personal relationships.

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