Definition

Examples

• 今晚市长设宴，邀请了几位企业家作陪。
  Jīn wǎn shìzhǎng shè yàn, yāoqǐng le jǐ wèi qǐyèjiā zuō.
  The mayor is hosting a banquet tonight and has invited several entrepreneurs to accompany the guest of honor.
• 他作为老朋友被请来作陪，招呼贵宾。
  Tā zuòwéi lǎo péngyou bèi qǐng lái zuō, zhāohu guìbīn.
  He was invited as an old friend to help entertain the distinguished guest.
• 这次宴席需要几位能喝酒的人来作陪。
  Zhè cì yànxí xūyào jǐ wèi néng hē jiǔ de rén lái zuō.
  This banquet needs a few people who can drink to accompany and entertain the guest.