作伴

zuòbàn

verb #18,075

Meanings

你去的话，我可以给你作伴。

Nǐ qù dehuà, wǒkěyǐ gěi nǐ zuòbàn.

If you go, I can keep you company.

老人需要有人作伴。

Lǎorén xūyào yǒurén zuòbàn.

Elderly people need someone to keep them company.

usage

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

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