Definition
陪 (péi) is the everyday, all-purpose verb for 'to accompany' — you use it when you go somewhere with someone or keep them company. 陪伴 (péi bàn) emphasizes emotional companionship over time, while 陪同 (péi tóng) is more formal, used for accompanying in official or professional settings. 送 (sòng) specifically means to see someone off (e.g., to the airport), not just to accompany.
verb
to accompanyto keep (someone) company
Easily confused
- 部bùlook-alike(classifier) for films, books, machines, etc.
- 配pèisound-aliketo match, to suit; to deserve
- 赔péilook-aliketo compensate, to pay for damage or loss
- 倍bèilook-alike(classifier) times, -fold (indicates multiplier after a number)
Examples
- 陪。Wǒ péi nǐ qù yīyuàn.I'll accompany you to the hospital.
- 陪。Tā měitiān péi háizi zuò zuòyè.She accompanies the child to do homework every day.
- 陪。Zhōumò wǒ péi péngyou guàngjiē.On weekends I accompany friends to go shopping.
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