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陪

péi
HSK 4
#1,662 most
frequent character
to accompany, to keep sb company
verb

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

陪 joins ⻖ hill with 咅 pòu for the sound. It first meant adding dirt to a mound. The meaning grew to add to, then help or assist, and finally to accompany or keep someone company.

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Example Sentences

我今天陪你去商店。
wǒ jīntiān péi nǐ qù shāngdiàn 。
I will accompany you to the store today.
她经常陪老人散步。
tā jīngcháng péi lǎorén sànbù 。
She often keeps the elderly company for walks.
如果你不开心，我可以陪你聊天。
rúguǒ nǐ bù kāixīn ， wǒ kěyǐ péi nǐ liáotiān 。
If you are unhappy, I can keep you company and talk.

Words with similar meanings

陪伴péibàn
to accompany
More formal and emphasizes the aspect of companionship.
随suí
to follow
Implies being with someone but may not convey the act of actively providing company.

Homophones

赔péi
compensate, pay, stand a loss
培péi
to bank up with earth

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