陪伴

péibàn

verb HSK 7-9 #5,814

Meanings

1 to accompany
2 to keep someone company

Characters

companion; partner

Examples

她一直陪伴在母亲身边。

Tā yīzhí péibàn zài mǔqīn shēnbiān.

She has always stayed by her mother's side.

谢谢你陪伴我度过这段时光。

Xièxie nǐ péibàn wǒ dùguò zhè duàn shíguāng.

Thank you for keeping me company through this time.

Tips

usage

陪伴 emphasizes emotional companionship over a period of time. 陪 alone is more casual and action-oriented (e.g., 陪我去 = go with me).

Stroke Order

陪 péi

伴 bàn