Meaning
陪伴 means to stay with someone and keep them company, often implying emotional support or presence over a period of time. It emphasizes the act of being alongside someone rather than just physically going somewhere together. The word carries warm, caring connotations and is commonly used to describe spending quality time with family, friends, or loved ones.
Usage
陪伴 is frequently used in contexts involving emotional connection and quality time. It's softer and more intimate than 陪, which can simply mean to accompany physically. Native speakers often use 陪伴 when talking about being there for elderly parents, children growing up, or supporting someone through difficult times. Common patterns include 陪伴某人 (to accompany someone) and 陪伴左右 (to be at someone's side).
Examples
- 01父母陪伴孩子成长是很重要的。.It's very important for parents to accompany their children as they grow up.
- 02感谢你一直陪伴在我身边。.Thank you for always being by my side.
Characters
Common collocations
- 陪伴左右to be at someone's side
- 陪伴成长to accompany in growing up
- 陪伴家人to spend time with family
- 需要陪伴to need companionship
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to companionship: 陪 originally meant to accompany or be an attendant (阝 radical suggests position/place), while 伴 (person 亻+ half 半) suggests being one of a pair or partnership. Together they emphasize mutual presence and companionship.