做伴

zuòbàn

verb #18,867

Meanings

1 to keep someone company
2 to accompany

Characters

to do; to act as

Literally 'act as companion' — to keep someone company.

Examples

你能来给我做伴吗？

Nǐ néng lái gěi wǒ zuòbàn ma?

Can you come keep me company?

她养了一只猫做伴。

Tā yǎng le yì zhī māo zuòbàn.

She got a cat for company.

Tips

usage

做伴 emphasizes companionship to avoid loneliness, not just traveling together. Compare with 陪伴 which is broader and can mean long-term accompaniment.

Stroke Order

做 zuò

伴 bàn