伴
companion; accompany; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesnoun
companion; partner; mate
Often used with the diminutive suffix 儿 in colloquial speech. Refers to a person who accompanies or shares an activity with another.
We found a travel companion during our trip.
They partnered up to travel to Tibet together.
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Let me keep you company, don't go alone.
The kids in the kindergarten all have their little playmates.
He has no familiar companions abroad and feels very lonely.
verb
accompany; accompany; go along with
Used to describe staying with someone or providing support alongside someone. Can be used for people or inanimate objects like reference materials.
I'll do the backing vocals, you take the main stage performance.
The nurse accompanied the patient to their examination.
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This dictionary has accompanied me through my entire college years.
Please come with me to the airport to pick up my friend.
Grandma always stays by Grandpa's side to take care of him.
noun
surname Ban
formalUsed as a proper family name, capitalized when used in personal names.
My teacher's surname is Ban, everyone calls her Teacher Ban.
Mr. Ban is a very experienced engineer.