The noun 伙伴 (huǒbàn) means "partner," "companion," or "buddy." It refers to someone who accompanies or works alongside another person. It is used for friends, teammates, or collaborators in both casual and formal contexts.
他是我从小一起长大的伙伴。
Tā shì wǒ cóngxiǎo yīqǐ zhǎngdà de huǒbàn.
He is a companion I grew up with since childhood.
我们团队的每个伙伴都很努力。
Wǒmen tuánduì de měi gè huǒbàn dōu hěn nǔlì.
Every member of our team works very hard.
她找到了一个志同道合的合作伙伴。
Tā zhǎodào le yī gè zhìtóngdàohé de hézuò huǒbàn.
She found a like-minded partner.