伴

bàn
#1,296 most
frequent character
. to accompany, . accompany
verb
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

伴 pairs 亻, person, with 半 bàn, which supplies the sound, a perfect match. It first meant big in appearance. The sense 'companion' was borrowed for its sound alone, and from it came the verb to accompany.

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Example Sentences

我喜欢伴着音乐学习。
wǒ xǐhuān bàn zháo yīnyuè xuéxí 。
I like to study accompanied by music.
她总是伴着微笑和我说话。
tā zǒngshì bàn zháo wēixiào hé wǒ shuōhuà 。
She always speaks to me accompanied by a smile.
这个项目需要一个人来伴我们。
zhègè xiàngmù xūyào yígè rén lái bàn wǒmen 。
This project needs someone to accompany us.

Words with similar meanings

陪péi
to accompany
陪 (péi) is also a verb meaning to accompany, often used in a context of providing company or support.
助zhù
to assist
助 (zhù) can mean to help or assist someone while accompanying them in a task or situation.

Words Starting With 伴

伴侣bàn lǚ
companion; mate; partner
伴随bàn suí
to accompany; to follow; to occur together with; attendant

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