女伴

nǚbàn
noun #9,215

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 female companion
  2. 2 female partner (at a dance, event, etc.)

Examples

Tā dài le yī wèi nǚbàn qù cānjiā wǎnhuì.
He brought a female companion to the party.
Wǔhuì shàng měi gè rén dōu xūyào yī gè nǚbàn.
Everyone needs a female partner at the dance.

Tips

usage
The male equivalent is (nánbàn). Both are neutral terms for social companions — not necessarily romantic. For 'girlfriend,' use 女朋友.

Stroke Order

bàn