陪伴

péibàn

verb HSK 7-9 #5,814

Meanings

1 to accompany
2 to keep someone company

Characters

companion; partner

Examples

HSK 3

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.

HSK 5

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