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    Expressing 'to accompany' with 陪伴 (péibàn)

    Actions & Events
    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Subject + 陪伴 + Object

    Explanation

    陪伴 (péibàn) means "to accompany" or "to keep someone company." It conveys a sense of being present with someone over a period of time, often implying emotional support or companionship. It can be used as both a verb and a noun.

    Examples

    • 谢谢你一直陪伴在我身边。

      xièxiè nǐ yīzhí péibàn zài wǒ shēnbiān.

      Thank you for always being by my side.

    • 父母的陪伴对孩子的成长非常重要。

      fùmǔ de péibàn duì háizi de chéngzhǎng fēicháng zhòngyào.

      Parents' companionship is very important for a child's growth.

    • 她陪伴奶奶度过了整个下午。

      tā péibàn nǎinai dùguò le zhěnggè xiàwǔ.

      She kept her grandmother company the entire afternoon.

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