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伴奏bànzòuto accompany (musically)HSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #10673, Very Hard
bànzòu(ban4zou4)ban zou T4
  1. 1to accompany (musically)
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March 24, 2026

伴奏bànzòu(ban4zou4)

伴奏 (bànzòu) refers to the act of providing musical accompaniment, typically supporting a solo performance or enhancing the overall sound of a piece. This term is commonly used in contexts such as music rehearsals, performances, and recordings, where one or more instruments play alongside a lead musician or singer.

Strokes16Frequency#10673DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, music plays an important role in celebrations and gatherings, and 伴奏 is vital during traditional performances, such as during festivals or formal ceremonies where live music accompanies dance and storytelling.

Memory tip

Think of 伴 as 'partner' (伴), representing the idea of support, and 奏 as 'play music' (奏). Imagine a musician playing a beautiful melody on stage, while their partner provides the perfect sound backdrop, creating a harmonious performance together.

Meanings of 伴奏

bànzòu(ban4zou4)
1to accompany (musically)
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伴奏Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2

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伴随 (bànsuí) - use 伴奏 when referring specifically to musical accompaniment, whereas 伴随 implies accompanying in a broader, non-musical sense.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 伴奏, as it is often used in both formal and informal settings, especially in music discussions. Common collocations include '乐器伴奏' (instrumental accompaniment) and '伴奏音乐' (accompaniment music). Avoid confusing 伴奏 with '独奏' (solo performance), which refers to a performance by one musician without accompaniment.

HSK Study Tips

Although 伴奏 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary lists, it is relevant for learners interested in music or the arts. Students should focus on the components of the word, especially the radicals, and practice using it in sentences related to musical contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 伴奏 with 伴侣 (partner) due to the similar pronunciation. Remember, 伴奏 specifically relates to musical accompaniment, while 伴侣 refers to a life partner or companion.

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Component characters

伴bànpartner
HSK 77 strokes亻
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奏zòuto play music
HSK 69 strokes大
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How to say to accompany (musically) in Chinese

“to accompany (musically)” in Chinese is伴奏bànzòu

伴奏 (bànzòu) refers to the act of providing musical accompaniment, typically supporting a solo performance or enhancing the overall sound of a piece. This term is commonly used in contexts such as music rehearsals, performances, and recordings, where one or more instruments play alongside a lead musician or singer.

When to use 伴奏

Be mindful of the context in which you use 伴奏, as it is often used in both formal and informal settings, especially in music discussions. Common collocations include '乐器伴奏' (instrumental accompaniment) and '伴奏音乐' (accompaniment music). Avoid confusing 伴奏 with '独奏' (solo performance), which refers to a performance by one musician without accompaniment.

伴奏 or something close to it

伴随 (bànsuí) - use 伴奏 when referring specifically to musical accompaniment, whereas 伴随 implies accompanying in a broader, non-musical sense.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 伴奏 with 伴侣 (partner) due to the similar pronunciation. Remember, 伴奏 specifically relates to musical accompaniment, while 伴侣 refers to a life partner or companion.

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It literally translates to 'accompany play', highlighting the supportive role in a musical context.

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