Definition
伴侣 (bànlǚ) means a close companion, often a life partner or regular intimate associate. It carries a warmer, more personal tone than 伙伴 (huǒbàn 'partner, colleague'), and is less tied to a specific activity than 同伴 (tóngbàn 'companion on a trip/task') or 搭档 (dādàng 'collaborator in a pair').
noun
companionpartnermate
Examples
- 伴侣。Wǒ de māo shì wǒ zuì zhōngshí de bàn lǚ.My cat is my most loyal companion.
- ，伴侣。Zài jiànshēnfáng, tā shì wǒ gùdìng de bàn lǚ.At the gym, he is my regular partner.
- ，伴侣。Tāmen bùjǐn shì tóngshì, yě shì shēnghuó zhōng de bàn lǚ.They are not only colleagues but also companions in life.
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