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陪
péi
to accompany
HSK 4, v, 10 strokes, radical 阝, rank #988, Medium
陪
péi
to keep sb company
HSK 4, v, 10 strokes, radical 阝, rank #988, Medium
陪
péi
to assist
HSK 4, v, 10 strokes, radical 阝, rank #988, Medium
陪
péi
to accompany, to be with, to keep company
HSK 4, v, 10 strokes, radical 阝, rank #988, Medium
陪
péi
old variant of 賠
HSK 4, v, 10 strokes, radical 阝, rank #988, Medium
陪
péi
old variant of 賠|赔[pei2]
HSK 4, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 阝, rank #988, Medium
péi(pei2)pei T2
1to accompany
2to keep sb company
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March 24, 2026
陪péi(pei2)
The character 陪 (péi) means 'to accompany' or 'to keep someone company.' It is commonly used in contexts where one person provides companionship or support to another, such as accompanying a friend to an event or assisting someone in need. The nuance often implies a sense of friendship or closeness.
Strokes10Radical阝Frequency#988DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, companionship is highly valued, and the act of accompanying someone can signify care and support. For instance, it's common for family members to accompany each other to medical appointments.
Memory tip
Imagine a friend named 'Pei' who always accompanies you wherever you go, providing support and company. The character 陪 looks like a person (陪) beside another, symbolizing the act of staying together.
Meanings of 陪
péi(pei2)
1to accompany
2to keep sb company
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About 陪
陪Simplified
10Strokes
阝Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#988Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
陪 (péi) vs 伴 (bàn) — use 陪 when emphasizing the act of accompanying someone, while 伴 highlights a more general sense of being a companion or partner.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 陪 (péi) with 赔 (péi), which means 'to compensate.' 陪 is more informal, often used in casual conversations. Common collocations include 陪伴 (péi bàn - to accompany) and 陪同 (péi tóng - to accompany someone formally).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 陪 connects well with other verbs that convey actions related to social interactions, such as 带 (dài - to bring) and 送 (sòng - to send). Focus on practicing its usage in sentences to enhance conversational skills.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 陪 (péi) with 赔 (péi). For example, saying '我陪你的钱' (wǒ péi nǐ de qián - I accompany your money) is incorrect; it should be '我陪你' (wǒ péi nǐ - I accompany you).
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陪 = 阝 + 咅. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 陪
IDS Structure⿰阝咅
陪Full character
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阝yi4
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咅pou3
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How to say to accompany in Chinese
“to accompany” in Chinese is陪péi
The character 陪 (péi) means 'to accompany' or 'to keep someone company.' It is commonly used in contexts where one person provides companionship or support to another, such as accompanying a friend to an event or assisting someone in need. The nuance often implies a sense of friendship or closeness.
When to use 陪
Be careful not to confuse 陪 (péi) with 赔 (péi), which means 'to compensate.' 陪 is more informal, often used in casual conversations. Common collocations include 陪伴 (péi bàn - to accompany) and 陪同 (péi tóng - to accompany someone formally).
陪 or something close to it
陪 (péi) vs 伴 (bàn) — use 陪 when emphasizing the act of accompanying someone, while 伴 highlights a more general sense of being a companion or partner.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 陪 (péi) with 赔 (péi). For example, saying '我陪你的钱' (wǒ péi nǐ de qián - I accompany your money) is incorrect; it should be '我陪你' (wǒ péi nǐ - I accompany you).
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Grammar patterns of 陪
陪 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
He would have a nurse in constant attendance day and night.
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为了让她不感到孤单，我每天晚上都去陪她散步。
Wèile ràng tā bù gǎndào gūdān, wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu qù péi tā sànbù.
To keep her from feeling lonely, I accompany her for a walk every evening.
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他总是很乐意陪朋友去参加各种活动，哪怕只是简单的聚会。
Tā zǒng shì hěn lèyì péi péngyǒu qù cānjiā gèzhǒng huódòng, nǎpà zhǐshì jiǎndān de jùhuì.
He is always willing to accompany his friends to various events, even if it's just a simple gathering.
13
那次旅行中，我的表哥一直陪着我，让我感到很安心。
Nà cì lǚxíng zhōng, wǒ de biǎogē yīzhí péizhe wǒ, ràng wǒ gǎndào hěn ānxīn.
During that trip, my cousin accompanied me the whole time, making me feel very at ease.
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Cultural Notes for 陪
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In Chinese culture, the act of accompanying someone often signifies strong friendship or loyalty. It is common for friends to accompany each other during important events such as weddings or ceremonies, reflecting their support.
Word Family of 陪
Words containing this character20
陪péito accompany
陪审团péishěntuánjury陪審團
失陪shīpéigoodbye (modest formula)
陪伴péibànto accompany
陪同péitóngto accompany
陪审员péishěnyuánjuror陪審員
奉陪fèngpéito keep sb company
陪葬péizàngto be buried with or next to dead person (of deceased's partner, or of funerary objects)
陪练péiliàntraining partner陪練
陪衬péichènto set off陪襯
陪读péidúto accompany one's child or spouse who is studying overseas陪讀
陪酒péijiǔto drink along (with sb)
陪嫁péijiàdowry
陪侍péishìto accompany
陪都péidūsecondary capital
陪葬品péizàngpǐnfunerary objects (items buried together with the dead)
陪送péisòngdowry
陪床péichuángto look after a hospitalized loved one
久陪jiǔpéito accompany over long term
陪奁péiliándowry陪奩
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Frequently asked questions about 陪
While both 陪 (péi) and 伴 (bàn) can mean 'to accompany', 陪 emphasizes the act of keeping someone company, whereas 伴 often refers to companionship in a broader sense. For example, 伴 is used in terms like 伴侣 (bànlǚ), meaning 'partner' or 'companion'.
Yes, 陪 (péi) can be used in both informal and formal settings. It is appropriate when discussing social engagements or professional situations where you are accompanying someone, such as in business meetings or events.
陪 (péi) means 'to accompany' or 'to keep someone company'. It can also imply assisting someone in various contexts. For example, you might use it when talking about spending time with a friend or supporting someone during a task.
You can use 陪 (péi) in a sentence like '我陪你去商店' (Wǒ péi nǐ qù shāngdiàn), which means 'I will accompany you to the store.' It is often used with another person to indicate that you are joining them for an activity.
You can say '我陪你去' (wǒ péi nǐ qù), which means 'I'll accompany you to go.'
Generally, 陪 is more informal; in formal contexts, you might use 陪同 (péi tóng) instead.
No, 陪 specifically refers to accompanying people, not objects.
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