伴侣 (bàn lǚ) — companion, partner, mate
Definition
伴侣 refers to a close, lasting life partner — romantic partner, spouse, or long-term companion. More intimate and committed than 伙伴 (general partner/associate) and 同伴 (comrade/companion in a shared activity).
noun
companionpartnermate
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 伴侣。Wǒ de māo shì wǒ zuì zhōng shí de bàn lǚ.My cat is my most loyal companion.
- ，伴侣。Zài jiàn shēn fáng, tā shì wǒ gù dìng de bàn lǚ.At the gym, he is my regular partner.
- ，伴侣。Tā men bù jǐn shì tóng shì, yě shì shēng huó zhōng de bàn lǚ.They are not only colleagues but also companions in life.
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