作伴

zuòbàn

verb #18,075

Meanings

1 to keep someone company
2 to accompany

Characters

to act as; to serve as

companion; partner

Examples

你去的话，我可以给你作伴。

Nǐ qù dehuà, wǒ kěyǐ gěi nǐ zuòbàn.

If you go, I can keep you company.

老人需要有人作伴。

Lǎorén xūyào yǒu rén zuòbàn.

Elderly people need someone to keep them company.

Tips

usage

作伴 emphasizes companionship rather than physical escorting. Compare with 陪 (to accompany someone), which is more general.

Stroke Order

作 zuò

伴 bàn