俦 (chóu) - companion, mate, associate & a person of the same kind or class
俦 · chóu
companion, mate, associate;
a person of the same kind or class;
to pair, to match
companion, mate, associatea person of the same kind or classto pair, to match
Usage highlights
companionpeer groupworthy matchlifelong companionkindred spiritold friend
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He is my lifelong companion (终身伴侣).
- They are birds of a feather (同类相求).
- The scholar found his intellectual peers (同侪).
- This calls for a worthy match (匹俦).
Collocations
- companion(伴侣)
- peer group(同侪)
- worthy match(匹俦)
- lifelong companion(终身伴侣)
- kindred spirit(俦类)
- old friend(故俦)
Idioms
- Birds of a feather flock together(物以类聚，人以群分)
- Seeking one's own kind(求其俦类)
- A lonely phoenix without its mate(孤鸾寡俦)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally meant 'companion' or 'mate', often used in classical literature to denote people of similar status or disposition.
- In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 'chou' (俦) emphasizes the importance of finding like-minded companions and maintaining harmonious relationships.
- Commonly appears in classical poetry and prose to express friendship, camaraderie, and the search for kindred spirits.