伴舞 (bàn wǔ) — to accompany in dancing; to be a dance partner

Definition

伴舞 (bànwǔ) is a verb meaning 'to be someone's dance partner' — usually a paid role at a dance hall, not an equal social dance. The 伴 frames the role as accompaniment, not lead.

verb
to accompany in dancingto be a dance partner

Examples

  • 伴舞
    Tā zài yì jiā wǔ tīng gěi kè rén bàn wǔ.
    She accompanies guests in dancing at a dance hall.
  • 伴舞
    Tā men qǐng le yí wèi zhuān yè de wǔ zhě lái bàn wǔ.
    They hired a professional dancer to be their dance partner.
  • 伴舞
    Zài wǔ huì shàng, nán shì cháng cháng qǐng nǚ shì bàn wǔ.
    At dance parties, men often invite women to dance with them.

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